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MeggPhaggSioux Posted 15 years ago
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Owned 75 percent
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2007-10-14-3690094475_x.htm
"International Automotive is owned 75 percent by Ross' WL Ross & Co. LLC and by Franklin Mutual Advisers LLC. The remaining 25 percent is owned by Lear Corp., according to its Web site. Its North American division now has about 17,000 employees, Ladd said."
Did somebody make a mistake with "is owned 75 percent by"? Maybe it should have been "is 75 percent owned by"?
"International Automotive is owned 75 percent by Ross' WL Ross & Co. LLC and by Franklin Mutual Advisers LLC. The remaining 25 percent is owned by Lear Corp., according to its Web site. Its North American division now has about 17,000 employees, Ladd said."
Did somebody make a mistake with "is owned 75 percent by"? Maybe it should have been "is 75 percent owned by"?
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It's very awkward not to mention sloppy, especially for a supposedly professional news outlet. Your understanding is correct. It could also be phrased "is 75 percent owned by" Even better would be to rephrase it entirely "75 percent of which is owned by"
- It's very awkward not to mention sloppy, especially for a supposedly professional news outlet.
- Your understanding is correct.
- It could also be phrased "is 75 percent owned by" Even better would be to rephrase it entirely "75 percent of which is owned by"
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It's very awkward not to mention sloppy, especially for a supposedly professional news outlet.
Your understanding is correct.
It could also be phrased "is 75 percent owned by"
Even better would be to rephrase it entirely "75 percent of which is owned by"
Your understanding is correct.
It could also be phrased "is 75 percent owned by"
Even better would be to rephrase it entirely "75 percent of which is owned by"
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