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Taka Posted 10 years ago
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Which is correct? Or are they both fine?

We were going from Chicago back to Ohio.
We were going back to Ohio from Chicago.
  

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Both are OK.

— Clive

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Good. What about these? Are they also fine?

On the way from Chicago back to Ohio.
On the way back to Ohio from Chicago.
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Yes, but #2 seems a bit more natural.
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CliveYes, but #2 seems a bit more natural.
Oh, really? I thought #1 sounded more natural.

What about these, without "back"? Does #2 still sound better?

On the way from Chicago to Ohio.
On the way to Ohio from Chicago.
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So do I.

Interesting that with "back" your preference changes.

Thank you, Clive!
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