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Englishnewbie Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Conflicts of interest?

Hello,

Is conflicts of interest singular or countable?

Do you use it only as "a conflict of interest" or can you use "conflicts of interest"?

I can't seem to find an answer in the dictionary.

Thanks.
  

Top answer

In my opinion, it may be used both ways. countable: Several conflicts of interest arose in the case. uncountable: The issue of conflict of interest is being discussed in the Senate.

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  • In my opinion, it may be used both ways.
  • countable: Several conflicts of interest arose in the case.
  • uncountable: The issue of conflict of interest is being discussed in the Senate.
  • I suppose you could argue that "conflicts of interest" in the plural may be used to describe an "uncountable" issue.
  • The subject of conflicts of interest is being discussed in class today.
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In my opinion, it may be used both ways.

countable: Several conflicts of interest arose in the case.

uncountable: The issue of conflict of interest is being discussed in the Senate.

I suppose you could argue that "conflicts of interest" in the plural may be used to describe an "uncountable" issue.

The subject of conflicts of interest is being d
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