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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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past or over

Which is correct?None of her kids have lived to be over/past 30.None of her kids lived over/past 30.Thanks
  

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Thanks I think "over" would work in that context, but I always say "past". CJ

— CalifJim

  • Thanks I think "over" would work in that context, but I always say "past".
  • CJ
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Anonymous Which is correct?None of her kids have lived to be over/past 30.None of her kids lived over/past 30.Thanks
I think "over" would work in that context, but I always say "past".

CJ
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If you want to use "over," this is the most natural and common sentence:

None of her kids lived to be over the age of 30.
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