Noun and preposition collocation examples in sentences.

 The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline.

 She was  concerned to write about situations that everybody could identify with.
 I really admire Sarah for her dedication to her family.
 The  invitation to the reception at the embassy arrived the next day.
 The book is full of references to growing up in India.
 We received an encouraging response to our advertisement.
 He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.
 Dave has close connection with  my family.
 I’ve got a dinner date with Tommy on Saturday.
 He spoke openly about his involvement with the singer.
 Tony left after a  quarrel with his wife.
 She received approval for the proposal from the shareholders.
 At least give her credit for trying.
 He felt nothing but hatred for his attacker.
 I’m aware of John’s  reputation for being late.
 We went to see an exhibition of  Viking jewellery.
 His habit of smoking in restaurants caused many problems in California.
 He was the first to see the possibilities of the plan.
 He pleaded the cause of the local fishermen.