Collocations withcomplaint
These are words often used in combination withcomplaint.
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bitter complaint
That was his bitter complaint.
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chief complaint
Fever was the most commonly encountered chief complaint.
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common complaint
Painful shoulder is a common complaint in the older person.
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constant complaint
The often-cited, inferior quality of 'spec-built' housing (sometimes turning into slums) has been a constant complaint.
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consumer complaint
If so, the only effective course open is to go to law, and, in the case of a consumer complaint, to a county court.
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customer complaint
Surely it is better that the complaint be determined by the person who has the power—the person who receives the customer complaint.
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formal complaint
Just over one third (36 per cent) of victims decide to lodge a formal complaint.
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frequent complaint
Pain was a major source of discomfort, with arm pain and swelling a frequent complaint.
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frivolous complaint
It is not possible for a man to be punished for what in those circumstances would be regarded as a frivolous complaint.
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initial complaint
Some police forces routinely video-record the initial complaint when the victim comes in.
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legitimate complaint
That is a legitimate complaint.
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letter of complaint
I have not had a single letter of complaint.
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main complaint
That is my main complaint.
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minor complaint
I have only one minor complaint.
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official complaint
It is an official complaint.
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presenting complaint
Abdominal pain with amenorrhea is the most common presenting complaint.
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similar complaint
Their arguments all involve a similar complaint.
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widespread complaint
There has not been any widespread complaint about the hours of opening.
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written complaint
I have not had a verbal or written complaint about the site since it was occupied.
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