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Teleostomi Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

"free of" or "free from"?



(1) The texans decided they wanted to be free of Mexico.

(2) The texans decided they wanted to be free from Mexico.
Which sentence is more likely? I found (1) in a school textbook.
  

Top answer

1) The Texans 'owned' Mexico and wanted to get rid of it. 2) The Mexicans 'owned' Texas but the Texans wanted their freedom.

— Nona the brit

  • 1) The Texans 'owned' Mexico and wanted to get rid of it.
  • 2) The Mexicans 'owned' Texas but the Texans wanted their freedom.
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1) The Texans 'owned' Mexico and wanted to get rid of it.

2) The Mexicans 'owned' Texas but the Texans wanted their freedom.
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