Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with bias in American Collocation
bias
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
strong
The portals will have a strong bias towards interactive content.
weak
There is a slight bias against information from local sources.
possible
She wanted to avoid accusations of possible bias.
in the system
This gives the reader a clue to the bias inherent in the text.
type of bias
They acknowledged their commitment to eradicate any racial bias.
in politics
At that time there was a very left-wing bias in TV drama.
not intended
Recruiters must take care to monitor a test against unintentional bias.
personal
She did not want personal bias or prejudice to creep into her decision.
avoid or reduce bias
The judges are different each year so as to avoid any bias.
cause bias
Technology is creating a bias towards children of better-off families.
have or show bias
It shows an enduring policy bias towards the working class.
notice bias
40 per cent of you perceive a gender bias towards men.
exist or appear
This reduces the chances of bias creeping in.
affect
A person’s bias influences him to give testimony in his own self-interest.