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Collocations With Other Verbs - Conflict & Resolution

Discover how English collocations like "lay the groundwork" and "spring a trap" express conflict and resolution in English.

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Collocations With Other Verbs
to [cast] doubt on {sth}

to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

Ex: His conflicting statements cast doubt on his innocence in the case. 
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to [lay] the groundwork

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

Ex: They spent months laying the groundwork for the new startup company. 
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to [pick] a fight

to intentionally provoke or initiate a conflict or argument with someone

Ex: Some individuals pick a fight on social media by posting controversial comments to get attention. 
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to [protest] {one's} innocence

to announce one's innocence in response to accusations, charges, or suspicions

Ex: The accused vehemently protested his innocence in court, claiming he was wrongly charged. 
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to [resort] to violence

to use physical force or aggressive actions as a means of achieving a goal or resolving a dispute

Ex: It's important to find peaceful solutions to disputes rather than resort to violence. 
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to [spring] a trap

to trick someone into saying or doing something, often to make them reveal information without realizing it

Ex: The spy narrowly avoided springing the trap laid by the enemy agents by detecting the hidden surveillance cameras. 
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to [return] fire

to discharge a weapon, such as a gun, in response to an enemy's attack or incoming gunfire

Ex: The soldiers were ordered to return fire when they came under attack. 
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to [engage] in a dispute

to actively participate in a disagreement or conflict with someone

Ex: They engaged in a dispute about the new office policies. 
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to [pale] (in|by) comparison

to be less impressive, important, or remarkable when compared to something else

Ex: My modest savings account pales in comparison to my friend's wise investments. 
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to [pale] into insignificance

to become so unimportant or minor that it is hardly worth considering in comparison to something else

Ex: The minor setbacks in their business careers paled into insignificance when they achieved remarkable success. 
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to [lead] astray

to cause someone to make a poor decision by providing them with incorrect guidance or misleading information

Ex: The cult leader led his followers astray. 
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to [hatch] a (plan|plot)

to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

Ex: The thieves hatched a plan to rob the bank without getting caught. 
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