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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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in the face
In the face of the energy crisis.
In the wake of the energy crisis.
In the aftermath of the energy crisis.
Are they interchangeable?
Thanks.
In the wake of the energy crisis.
In the aftermath of the energy crisis.
Are they interchangeable?
Thanks.
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Wake and aftermath are interchangeable, as both follow the main event. In the face of means in anticipation of. ) - A.
- Wake and aftermath are interchangeable, as both follow the main event.
- In the face of means in anticipation of.
- ) - A.
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Wake and aftermath are interchangeable, as both follow the main event. In the face of means in anticipation of. (Wake alludes to the wave pattern immediately following a ship.) - A.
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