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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

motorcycle outriders/guards

The governor went by with motorcycle outriders to clear a path through the traffic.

Hi,
Is "outriders" in the above interchangeable with "guards?" Thanks.
  

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Hi, Generally speaking, yes. But 'guard' focuses less on the traffic problem and more on guarding the important person from danger. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Generally speaking, yes.
  • But 'guard' focuses less on the traffic problem and more on guarding the important person from danger.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Generally speaking, yes. But 'guard' focuses less on the traffic problem and more on guarding the important person from danger.

Clive
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