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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

As day progressed, they were able to find more...

Hi

Could you please tell me which of the yellow parts is more natural?

As day progressed, they were able to find more...

As the day progressed, they were able to find more...

Thanks,

Tom
  

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The second is much more usual.

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  • The second is much more usual.
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The second is much more usual.
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Hi Tom

I would only use the second one.

To omit the word 'the', you might possibly use wording such as this:

- As day progressed to night, ...
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Thanks, Mr. Wordy and Amy!

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