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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Looks at him (for) a long moment

Hi teachers, is it acceptable to leave out for in sentences like this:

Kent looks at him (for) a long moment, then takes his jacket and leaves.

  

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Yes, but don't do it a lot. It's a stylistic thing.

  • Yes, but don't do it a lot.
  • It's a stylistic thing.
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Yes, but don't do it a lot. It's a stylistic thing.

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