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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
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Is 'any' correctly used in the sentence? If I omit it, what difference in meaning does it make?
Is 'any' correctly used in the sentence? If I omit it, what difference in meaning does it make?
As much as possible, avoid any physical contact with the patient.
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"any" feels absolute and therefore somewhat contradicts "As much as possible". These are the better options: Avoid any physical contact with the patient. As much/far as possible, avoid physical contact with the patient.
- "any" feels absolute and therefore somewhat contradicts "As much as possible".
- These are the better options: Avoid any physical contact with the patient.
- As much/far as possible, avoid physical contact with the patient.
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"any" feels absolute and therefore somewhat contradicts "As much as possible". These are the better options:
Avoid any physical contact with the patient.
As much/far as possible, avoid physical contact with the patient.
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