Object

• it: Andy Osborn remarked it 's very hard to find a service company that will really step in and deliver high value support.

Converse of object

• disparage: Despite a hostile reception and disparaging remarks from sections of the Scottish press, the nationalist campaign could be right on target.

• conclude: Concluding remarks The nature of Chinese Studies, like any other area studies, is its interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary focus.

• make: The sort of remarks made in recent days should be covered by such laws.

• withdraw: Adam Price: I cannot in all conscience withdraw that remark.

• hear: The CHAIRMAN said, he would be glad to hear any remarks on that very interesting paper.

• quote: As Mr Meldrum told the Inquiry ( quoting remarks he had made in 1993 ): .

Adjective modifier

• derogatory: This officer had made many derogatory remarks about General Lee.

• snide: There are souls that think that snide remarks merely distinguish the factions who are complacent in these perilous times.

• introductory: Introductory remarks 2. RCN Northern Ireland welcomes the publication of this draft regional strategy.

• racist: The drunk made a racist remark, then suddenly lashed out at the trio.

• sarcastic: Name calling and sarcastic remarks, and also blaming are all forms of Zapping.

• throwaway: He made sometimes bitter throwaway remarks, the full weight of which could not have been felt until after his death.

Modifies a noun

• yesterday: I understood Secretary Cohen's remarks yesterday that this option should remain, that it has been proved to be worthwhile.

Modifying Another Word

• famously: On his return he famously remarked to his wife that he thought she would prefer a live donkey than a dead lion.

Followed by an intransitive particle

• upon: These facts have been little reported or remarked upon.

Possessives

• gentleman: Gentleman's remarks are drawn to the attention of my right hon.

Noun used with modifier

• closing: Chaired by David Taylor Close 17:15 - 17:25 Closing remarks.

• opening: Don't be put off by the rather long opening remarks, which are nothing to do with the main topic!