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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Broke free of/from these foreign powers

Singapore has long been seen as an important area. In fact, a long time ago, the British, Dutch and Portuguese all fought for control of this land. Singapore eventually broke free of these foreign powers and is now one of just a few city-states.

Hi,

Is it better to say "free from these foreign powers?"

Besides, should I insert "the" before "control" in the above? Thanks.
  

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Both are fine as you wrote them.

fought for control of ...

break free of ...

CJ
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AngliholicIs it better to say "free from these foreign powers?"
I wouldn't say that "free from" is wrong but "free of" sounds better.
AngliholicBesides, should I insert "the" before "control" in the above?
No.
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