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Nevermore1999 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Across or through?

"Michal Phelps has really become a household name across the world "

"Michal Phelps has really become a household name through the world "

Which is right? why?
  

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'Around the world' is the usual collocation; 'across/throughout' the world is also common.

  • 'Around the world' is the usual collocation; 'across/throughout' the world is also common.
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'Around the world' is the usual collocation; 'across/throughout' the world is also common.
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