This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on News & Current Affairs. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
issue a public statement
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will issue a public statement.
bow to pressure
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will bow to pressure.
break news
The editor decided to break the news at the morning briefing.
create an impression
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will create an impression.
test of strength
At a newsroom briefing, the news report featured the test of strength.
dispel a rumour
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will dispel a rumour.
throwaway comment
At a newsroom briefing, the news report featured the throwaway comment.
call off a search
The rescue team will not call off the search until the missing hiker is found.
fair comment
At a newsroom briefing, the news report featured the fair comment.
dissenting voice
At a newsroom briefing, the news report featured the dissenting voice.
create a good impression
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will create a good impression.
news travels fast
In a small town, news travels fast after a major announcement.
show of unity
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will show of unity.
provide an explanation
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will provide an explanation.
regime topples
A regime topples when it loses the support of the army.
outpouring of grief
At a newsroom briefing, the news report featured the outpouring of grief.
dispute arises
A dispute arises when the two sides interpret the agreement differently.
under considerable pressure
The company was under considerable pressure to reduce costs.
broker an agreement
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will broker an agreement.
create a bad impression
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will create a bad impression.
negotiate a settlement
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will negotiate a settlement.
secure a majority
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will secure a majority.
re-open a debate
The article reopened a debate about school funding.
spark public debate
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will spark public debate.
express admiration
In a newsroom briefing, the news editor will express admiration.
Trouble breaks out when the crowd ignores the safety barriers
Trouble breaks out when the crowd ignores the safety barriers.
instantly recall
The familiar song made her instantly recall the summer festival.
regular update
At a newsroom briefing, the news report featured the regular update.
nationwide search
At a newsroom briefing, the news report featured the nationwide search.
press coverage
At a newsroom briefing, the news report featured the press coverage.