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Kilimanjaro Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

by pound / by the pound

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12br 12blockquote 11b 01font 00Yes. By the pound, by the carton, by the bushel, by the dozen (eggs), etc. The "price", however, would probably be "per pound" (no article).

— Philip

  • 12br 12blockquote 11b 01font 00Yes.
  • By the pound, by the carton, by the bushel, by the dozen (eggs), etc.
  • The "price", however, would probably be "per pound" (no article).
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