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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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But only because
a) Can we use 'but only because' to stress things instead of simply because? He agreed to the proposal, but only because he got the lion's share of the profits.
b) He dropped his friend and went to the office, at which point the meeting started.
Is 'at which point' right here?
b) He dropped his friend and went to the office, at which point the meeting started.
Is 'at which point' right here?
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a-- Yes b-- Yes, but it is rather formal/awkward. This is sufficient: He dropped off his friend and went to the office. and the meeting started .
- a-- Yes b-- Yes, but it is rather formal/awkward.
- This is sufficient: He dropped off his friend and went to the office.
- and the meeting started .
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a-- Yes
b-- Yes, but it is rather formal/awkward. This is sufficient: He dropped off his friend and went to the office. and the meeting started.
b-- Yes, but it is rather formal/awkward. This is sufficient: He dropped off his friend and went to the office. and the meeting started.
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