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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Once

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"Material balance is one again equal"

May I omitt once?
  

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Hi, Yes, but 'once again' is a common, idiomatic expression. Which expression sounds better depends on the context of the sentence. You need to say ' The material balance .

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes, but 'once again' is a common, idiomatic expression.
  • Which expression sounds better depends on the context of the sentence.
  • You need to say ' The material balance .
  • .
  • ' Clive
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Hi,

Yes, but 'once again' is a common, idiomatic expression.
Which expression sounds better depends on the context of the sentence.

You need to say 'The material balance . . . '

Clive
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It IS "The material balance..............."

So there is no real difference?
Could you please give me an example where 'once again' is superior?
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Hi,

'Once again' adds emphasis, and often suggests that the restored situation is the natural one.

eg Once again, England's team is the world champion in soccer.

This sounds like it may be said by a keen supporter of the English team.
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