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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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at this speech contest.

I am so embarrassed to be at this speech contest. I know I won't do a good job.

What does "at" refer to in the above? Is it equal to say "enter/join/take part in" instead of "be at?" Thanks.
  

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Angliholic I am so embarrassed to be at this speech contest. I know I won't do a good job. What does "at" refer to in the above?

— Philip

  • Angliholic I am so embarrassed to be at this speech contest.
  • I know I won't do a good job.
  • What does "at" refer to in the above?
  • " Thanks.
  • 'To be at' might include joining, entering, taking part in; it might also mean just being there as an observer.
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AngliholicI am so embarrassed to be at this speech contest. I know I won't do a good job.

What does "at" refer to in the above? Is it equal to say "enter/join/take part in" instead of "be at?" Thanks.
'To be at' might include joining, entering, taking part in; it might also mean just being there as an observer. The context would make it c
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Angliholic
I am so embarrassed to be at this speech contest. I know I won't do a good job.

What does "at" refer to in the above? Is it equal to say "enter/join/take part in" instead of "be at?" Thanks.

'To be at' might include joining, entering, taking part in; it might also mean just being there as
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