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Lcchang Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

formerly of...

Please first read the following sentence:

I am writing to recommend most highly James Proctor, formerly of La Plata, Maryland, who has applied for a position in your company.

I wonder whether "formerly of La Plata" means that he used to live in that place. Please advise.

LCChang
  

Top answer

That's correct-- though the information seems rather irrelevant here.

  • That's correct-- though the information seems rather irrelevant here.
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That's correct-- though the information seems rather irrelevant here.
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