Collocations for "extensive"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "extensive" in context.
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extensive
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- [conducted, carried out] an extensive search (of)
- have [done, conducted] extensive research [in, on]
- have extensive (work) experience in [marketing, construction]
- have extensive experience as a [lawyer, manager]
- [have, offer] extensive experience [in, with]
- has extensive knowledge of
- have an extensive background in
- need extensive training (to)
- compile an extensive list of
- the list is (far from) extensive
- an extensive account of
- an extensive report on
- an extensive [range, collection, selection] (of)
- [stock, sell, design] an extensive range (of)
- had an extensive [discussion, consultation]
- after extensive use of the [drug, treatment]
- [during, on] her extensive travels
- the damage to her [liver, health] was extensive
- suffered extensive damage to his [liver]
- caused extensive damage to [the area, the building, his liver]
- [destroyed, covered, scorched] an extensive area
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