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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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by vs through

Please let me know what is the correct word. Thanks.

The drugs trafficker tried to escape by/through the exit of the shopping centre.

Should I use by or through?
  

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Hi, Please let me know what is the correct word. Thanks. The drugs trafficker tried to escape by/through the exit of the shopping centre.

— Clive

  • Hi, Please let me know what is the correct word.
  • Thanks.
  • The drugs trafficker tried to escape by/through the exit of the shopping centre.
  • Should I use by or through?
  • You could say either, although I think 'by' would be less common.
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Hi,

Please let me know what is the correct word. Thanks.

The drugs trafficker tried to escape by/through the exit of the shopping centre.

Should I use by or through? You could say either, although I think 'by' would be less common. 'Via' is quite common.

Best wishes, Clive
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