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Alc24 Posted 14 years ago
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nowhere near

Could you tell me which is correct please? Are they both natural?

They have nowhere near the talent the other band has.
They are nowhere near as talented as the other band.

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They are both acceptable, but are considered informal. Other suggestions: They don't have nearly the talent the other band has. They aren't nearly as talented as the other band.

— Markroe

  • They are both acceptable, but are considered informal.
  • Other suggestions: They don't have nearly the talent the other band has.
  • They aren't nearly as talented as the other band.
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They are both acceptable, but are considered informal.
Other suggestions:
They don't have nearly the talent the other band has.
They aren't nearly as talented as the other band.
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