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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Are these sentences correct?

He ranked first in the number of knockdowns in those match-ups, usually meaning where he had also the most ease.

This country ranked fourth in the number of people deported outside of the country, usually meaning they tried to cross the borders illegally.

This figure illustrates in which country an invention was first filed, typically meaning
where it was also invented.
  

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'Usually meaning' is a particularly vague and awkward utterance. I would suggest that you avoid it. He ranked first in the number of knockdowns in those match-ups , which were presumably the easiest.

  • 'Usually meaning' is a particularly vague and awkward utterance.
  • I would suggest that you avoid it.
  • He ranked first in the number of knockdowns in those match-ups , which were presumably the easiest.
  • This country ranked fourth in the number of people deported, most of whom tried to cross its borders illegally.
  • This figure illustrates the countries in which an invention was first patented , typically where it was also invented.
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'Usually meaning' is a particularly vague and awkward utterance. I would suggest that you avoid it.

He ranked first in the number of knockdowns in those match-ups, which were presumably the easiest.

This country ranked fourth in the number of people deported, most of whom tried to cross its borders illegally.

This figure illust
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Are they alright though?
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No, for the reason given.
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the third sentence was taken from a scientific paper though.
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Scientific writing is not known for its style.
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