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Lcchang Posted 19 years ago
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by the thousands

Trucks flock by the thousands to Santos, Brazil everyday, hauling everything from machine parts to coffee.

May I say by thousands in stead of by the thousands? Please advise.

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Hi, Trucks flock by the thousands to Santos, Brazil everyday, hauling everything from machine parts to coffee. May I say by thousands in stead of by the thousands ? Please advise.

— Clive

  • Hi, Trucks flock by the thousands to Santos, Brazil everyday, hauling everything from machine parts to coffee.
  • May I say by thousands in stead of by the thousands ?
  • Please advise.
  • By the hundreds/thousands/etc .
  • is a standard phrase.
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Hi,

Trucks flock by the thousands to Santos, Brazil everyday, hauling everything from machine parts to coffee.

May I say by thousands in stead of by the thousands? Please advise.

By the hun
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CliveHi,

Trucks flock by the thousands to Santos, Brazil everyday, hauling everything from machine parts to coffee.

May I say by thousands in stead of by the thousands? Please advise.

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Trucks flock by the thousands to Santos, Brazil everyday, hauling everything from machine parts to coffee.

Just a minor point: 'every day' (two words)

everyday (adjective): everyday clothing, everyday lives, everyday occurrence
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Yoong LiatTrucks flock by the thousands to Santos, Brazil everyday, hauling everything from machine parts to coffee.

Just a minor point: 'every day' (two words)

everyday (adjective): everyday clothing, everyday lives, everyday occurrence

Yap. Thanks.
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