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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
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put the seeds in / into

0Can I say,02br
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00(a) John put the orchid seeds in / into the pot. 02br
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00(b) He plants the seeds with the pot. 02br
02br
00(c) She plants the flowers / orchids into the pots.0-
  

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1blockquote 01cite 10Vincent Teo12cite 10(a) John put the orchid seeds in / into the pot. 12br 12br 10(b) He plants the seeds with the pot. 12br 12br 10(a) You may put the seeds in, or into, the pot, but it will be understood that the pot is otherwise empty.

  • 1blockquote 01cite 10Vincent Teo12cite 10(a) John put the orchid seeds in / into the pot.
  • 12br 12br 10(b) He plants the seeds with the pot.
  • 12br 12br 10(a) You may put the seeds in, or into, the pot, but it will be understood that the pot is otherwise empty.
  • 12br 12br 10(b) I'm afraid this has to be a two-step deal.
  • " I've seen automated corn planters which worked with a tractor.
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1blockquote
01cite10Vincent Teo12cite10(a) John put the orchid seeds in / into the pot. 12br
12br
10(b) He plants the seeds with the pot. 12br
12br
10(c) She plants the flowers / orchids into the pots.12br
12br
10Sorry to be a pain in the ****, Vincent, but I don't really like any of these.12b

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