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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

...stand manned...

Hi all

Does this sound natural?

She was interested in the stand manned by the University of Tasmania.

Thanks

PBF
  

Top answer

Yes, it sounds OK to me. One does notice the sound combination of "stand manned" though.

— Mr Wordy

  • Yes, it sounds OK to me.
  • One does notice the sound combination of "stand manned" though.
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Yes, it sounds OK to me. One does notice the sound combination of "stand manned" though.
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Mr WordyYes, it sounds OK to me. One does notice the sound combination of "stand manned" though.

I agree. It could be avoided by using a word that is less associated with the male gender. [This isn't a problem in some social situations.]
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Thanks for your replies.

Could you please suggest some better alternatives?

Thank you again

PBF
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Peaceblinkfriend
Could you please suggest some better alternatives?

"staffed" is the obvious one that comes to mind (though, as it happens, "stand staffed" is not the most euphonic combination either). You could also use "run" or "belonging to", or avoid the issue altogether by saying "She was interested in the University of Tasmania('s) stand."
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Staffed is the non-gender-specific word I was trying to think of. Still, I think Wordy's other solution is the best.
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