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Hi. The right preposition for that common phrase is on . Ex.
- Hi.
- The right preposition for that common phrase is on .
- Ex.
- Only half the students passed the test on their first try.
- Cheers
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Hi.
The right preposition for that common phrase is on.
Ex. Only half the students passed the test on their first try.
Cheers
The right preposition for that common phrase is on.
Ex. Only half the students passed the test on their first try.
Cheers
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Both are in common use.
In the first try—About 2,210,000,000 results
On the first try—About 2,190,000,000 results
Of course, that's Google. COCA gives fewer 'in's.
In the first try—About 2,210,000,000 results
On the first try—About 2,190,000,000 results
Of course, that's Google. COCA gives fewer 'in's.
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Hi.
That's very true Mister Micawber. Since I am not a native speaker, I do not follow my ears. My knowledge is limited to what dictionaries say;
Longman dictionary presents on as the right collocation for that phrase. (http://www.ldoce
That's very true Mister Micawber. Since I am not a native speaker, I do not follow my ears. My knowledge is limited to what dictionaries say;
Longman dictionary presents on as the right collocation for that phrase. (http://www.ldoce
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