Which preposition should be used after substitution of? I.e. 'This fiscal adjustment can be abandoned with the substitution of mr. M. with/for (?) mr. Z.'
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Standard English is 'for'. Note that the substitution of M for Z means that M replaces Z. Capital M for Mister => Mr M, Mr Z
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Standard English is 'for'.
Note that the substitution of M for Z means that M replaces Z.
Capital M for Mister => Mr M, Mr Z
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