Learners of the English language would strongly agree that collocation [ˌkɒlə'keɪʃən] plays a crucial role in the learning processes. What does the term collocation mean? It refers to "the combination of words formed when two or more words are often used together in a way that sounds correct", says the Cambridge Dictionaries Online. Thus, it can said that Flags fly and Tourists travel are examples of collocations. By the way, below are some pictures of tourists and of flags taken in New York.
The Red-White -- the Indonesian flag [flæɡ] -- flies in New York
Groups of tourists ['tʊərɪsts] observe flags of various countries
The Red-White flies beautifully above many tourists
Some tourists cross the street and cyclists enjoy a ride
Tourists walk past the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), which is a broadcasting television network and radio network based in New York City
Tourists gather near lovely fountains
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