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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
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‘Is inclined to take sides with’ correctly used in the sentence?

‘Is inclined to take sides with’ correctly used in the sentence?


Jack says that his stepbrothers bully him. His stepmother, however, is inclined to take sides with them.

  

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I don't find it suitable, since there do not appear to be any sides to choose from. Bullying is either physical or intellectual in nature. Does the statement used here mean the stepmother also bullies Jack?

  • I don't find it suitable, since there do not appear to be any sides to choose from.
  • Bullying is either physical or intellectual in nature.
  • Does the statement used here mean the stepmother also bullies Jack?
  • One usually takes sides in a fight, an argument, an opinion, etc.
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I don't find it suitable, since there do not appear to be any sides to choose from. Bullying is either physical or intellectual in nature. Does the statement used here mean the stepmother also bullies Jack? One usually takes sides in a fight, an argument, an opinion, etc.

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