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"folded around" or "folded about"
In the sentence below, can I use "folded around" instead of "folded about"? With native speakers, which preposition is used more often?
"The adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis with its soft wings folded about its body."
(Source: https://louisvillezoo.org/butterfly-exhibit/butterfly-life-cycle/?fbclid=IwAR1Ge_cj4h-o4K1U_g5WTK8G9frwJH6bw3pUDgSSJR-jYJMhiQULPm7o1oU)
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zero to hero In the sentence below, can I use "folded around" instead of "folded about"? Yes. zero to hero With native speakers, which preposition is used more often?
- zero to hero In the sentence below, can I use "folded around" instead of "folded about"?
- Yes.
- zero to hero With native speakers, which preposition is used more often?
- "around" CJ
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zero to heroIn the sentence below, can I use "folded around" instead of "folded about"?
Yes.
zero to heroWith native speakers, which preposition is used more often?
"around"
CJ
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