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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Patrons
Can you use:
We are patrons at X hospital. Or does it have to be:
We are patients at X hospital.
And does it have to be with the at preposition.
We are patrons at X hospital. Or does it have to be:
We are patients at X hospital.
And does it have to be with the at preposition.
Top answer
Hi, 'Patrons' is not natural. Say 'patients'. I hear 'in' more than 'at'.
- Hi, 'Patrons' is not natural.
- Say 'patients'.
- I hear 'in' more than 'at'.
- Clive
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Hi,
'Patrons' is not natural. Say 'patients'.
I hear 'in' more than 'at'.
Clive
'Patrons' is not natural. Say 'patients'.
I hear 'in' more than 'at'.
Clive
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CliveHi,What about if it's like a cosmetic surgery clinic? or a laser eye surgery clinic where there's a lot of clients and customers..etc..
'Patrons' is not natural. Say 'patients'.
I hear 'in' more than 'at'.
Clive
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Hi,
In a context dealing with the medical aspects, 'patients' is better.
In a context dealing with spending money, and even perhaps with repeated visits, 'patrons' seems OK.
Clive
In a context dealing with the medical aspects, 'patients' is better.
In a context dealing with spending money, and even perhaps with repeated visits, 'patrons' seems OK.
Clive
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