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BW2/3 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

in rhinoceros ?

Because of the lucrative but illegal trade in rhinoceros horns.

Why the prepositon is " in " ? is it idiomatic ? lucrative trade in rhinoceros horns ?

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We say 'the trade in' whatever. Prepositions can be awkward things and it is hard to find any rules - you just have to learn which is appropriate in each situation I'm afraid.

— Nona the brit

  • We say 'the trade in' whatever.
  • Prepositions can be awkward things and it is hard to find any rules - you just have to learn which is appropriate in each situation I'm afraid.
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We say 'the trade in' whatever. Prepositions can be awkward things and it is hard to find any rules - you just have to learn which is appropriate in each situation I'm afraid.
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