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Square Posted 12 years ago
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a difficult 12 months
It’s been a difficult 12 months, but Power 50 demonstrates the industry is in safe hands.
Source: http://www.packagingnews.co.uk
I am wondering about the bold phrase. Is it completely wrong?
I think it should be "It's been 12 difficult months".
Thanks.
Source: http://www.packagingnews.co.uk
I am wondering about the bold phrase. Is it completely wrong?
I think it should be "It's been 12 difficult months".
Thanks.
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It is correct as written, in bold. By placing the article in that position more emphasis is given to the immediately preceding 12 month period, up to that very day. "
- It is correct as written, in bold.
- By placing the article in that position more emphasis is given to the immediately preceding 12 month period, up to that very day.
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It is correct as written, in bold. By placing the article in that position more emphasis is given to the immediately preceding 12 month period, up to that very day.
One could also say "It's been a difficult 12 months, but we expect the next 12 months to go much smoother, now that we have worked out the bugs."
One could also say "It's been a difficult 12 months, but we expect the next 12 months to go much smoother, now that we have worked out the bugs."
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