'meet' vs 'meet with'
Could you tell me what the difference is between 'meet' and 'meet with' in the following sentence? Thank you in advance.
A. During the presidential primary season, not only he but also others have met similar problems.
B. During the presidential primary season, not only he but also others have met with similar problems.
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Given the choice between 'met' and 'met with', I always choose 'met with' if the next noun phrase refers to something inanimate. Problems are not living things, so I'd say "met with similar problems". CJ
- Given the choice between 'met' and 'met with', I always choose 'met with' if the next noun phrase refers to something inanimate.
- Problems are not living things, so I'd say "met with similar problems".
- CJ
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Given the choice between 'met' and 'met with', I always choose 'met with' if the next noun phrase refers to something inanimate.
Problems are not living things, so I'd say "met with similar problems".
CJ
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