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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Looks okay?

In September 2011, upon deciding to live in France, they registered place of residence there.

is it okay to say like this?

thanks!
  

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thanks! Normally, ordinary people would not speak in that tone of voice. It sounds almost like a line in novel.

— Grammarfreak

  • thanks!
  • Normally, ordinary people would not speak in that tone of voice.
  • It sounds almost like a line in novel.
  • Why do you use "register"?
  • Anonymous they registered place of residence there .
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AnonymousIn September 2011, upon deciding to live in France, they registered place of residence there.is it okay to say like this?thanks!
Normally, ordinary people would not speak in that tone of voice. It sounds almost like a line in novel. Why do you use "register"?
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grammarfreakWhy do you use "register"?
In some countries people are required to register their address with the authorities, especially if they are non-citizens. This may be a reference to this.
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Blue Jay grammarfreakWhy do you use "register"?In some countries people are required to register their address with the authorities, especially if they are non-citizens. This may be a reference to this.
Ok Fair enough. I've never heard of this usage in the US. Register - to me is a higher 'register' word that we normally associate with matters of importance,l
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