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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
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Long ago, people used to send their letters through...

Hi

Could you please tell me which one of these is the most natural? Any suggestions are welcome.

It is believed that long ago people used to send their letters through a pigeon.
It is believed that long ago people used to send their letters with a pigeon.
It is believed that long ago people used to send their letters by a pigeon.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

people used carrier pigeons to send their letters. people sent letters via carrier pigeon. poeple sent letters using a carrier pigeon.

  • people used carrier pigeons to send their letters.
  • people sent letters via carrier pigeon.
  • poeple sent letters using a carrier pigeon.
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... people used carrier pigeons to send their letters.
... people sent letters via carrier pigeon.
... poeple sent letters using a carrier pigeon.

(Though I think it would be cool to use owls, like they do in Harry Potter.)

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