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Jackjones Posted 6 years ago
Vocabulary

Notwithstanding or Withstanding?

Stumped again!

In the following sentence is notwithstanding or withstanding correct?

Steve Ewer, Eddy’s counterpart, or subordinate, who merely followed in his footsteps, _______________ the arrogance.

  

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It is not a sentence, so neither word makes sense.

  • It is not a sentence, so neither word makes sense.
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It is not a sentence, so neither word makes sense.

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jackjonesIn the following sentence is notwithstanding or withstanding correct?

Actually, the word that fits the blank cannot be determined without adding a few more words. It is possible to accommodate either one, but it's a bit of a stretch.


Steve Ewer, Eddy’s counterpart, or subordinate, who merely followed in his footsteps, constantly found h

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