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SheltieBites Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Make ... Cuts
"The school made $100,000 of cuts to its budget."
"The school made $100,000 in cuts to its budget."
Should it be "of" or "in"?
"The school made $100,000 in cuts to its budget."
Should it be "of" or "in"?
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Let's try this:
"They made $100,000 in deals."
Does it mean that (1) they EARNED $100,00 as part of some deals, or (2) they negotiated and signed contracts worthy $100,000?
"They made $100,000 in deals."
Does it mean that (1) they EARNED $100,00 as part of some deals, or (2) they negotiated and signed contracts worthy $100,000?
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