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Navitasan Posted 5 years ago
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Between this and that
1) Between stupidity and lust he wasted all his inheritance.
Meaning: Because of stupidity and lust he wasted all his inheritance.
2) Between greed and desire for recognition he destroyed his health.
Meaning: Because of greed and desire for recognition he destroyed his health.
Are the sentences correct?
Gratefully,
Navi
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navitasan Are the sentences correct? I have to say no. That use of "between" wants a more oblique reference.
- navitasan Are the sentences correct?
- I have to say no.
- That use of "between" wants a more oblique reference.
- navitasan Between stupidity and **** he wasted all his inheritance.
- Between stupidity and ****, it wasn't long before his inheritance was gone.
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navitasanAre the sentences correct?
I have to say no. That use of "between" wants a more oblique reference.
navitasan Between stupidity and **** he wasted all his inheritance.
Between stupidity and ****, it wasn't long before his inheritance was gone.
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