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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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failed bank

A crisis after another is hitting the American society. First the credit crises caused many Americans to be homeless. Then, the flooding in the Midwest and now, banks are going out of business. (Is going out of business the same as fail - failed bank?)

Are there any mistakes?
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One crisis after another is hitting American society. First the credit crisis caused many Americans to become homeless. Then, the flooding in the Midwes t.

— Mister Micawber

  • One crisis after another is hitting American society.
  • First the credit crisis caused many Americans to become homeless.
  • Then, the flooding in the Midwes t.
  • And now their banks are going out of business.
  • -- 'Going out of business' is somewhat euphemistic.
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One crisis after another is hitting American society. First the credit crisis caused many Americans to become homeless. Then, the flooding in the Midwest. And now their banks are going out of business.

(Is going out of business the same as fail - failed bank?-- 'Going out of business' is somewhat euphemistic. I would choose 'failing'.
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Mister Micawberout of business' is somewhat euphemistic
Thank you, MM! It's a great piece of advise.
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New2grammarIt's a great piece of advise.
advice (a typo?)
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a brain **** as Avangi would say Emotion: smile Thanks, Yoong Liat.
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