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future-will/going to

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"02font 02br 02br 00You can say it either way. 'Will' states it more as 'a scientific fact'. 'Going to' stresses a bit more that it is 'their' opinion or judgement.

— Clive

  • "02font 02br 02br 00You can say it either way.
  • 'Will' states it more as 'a scientific fact'.
  • 'Going to' stresses a bit more that it is 'their' opinion or judgement.
  • 02br 02br 00It's a slightly odd comparison, to compare 'this winter' to 'last week'.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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