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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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the brink of collapse

He pulled the company from the brink of collapse.

1. Can I replace the brink of collapse with the brink of bankruptcy?
2. Is it natural to say 'pull the company from"?

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New2grammar Can I replace the brink of collapse with the brink of bankruptcy? Yes. New2grammar Is it natural to say 'pull the company from"?

— CalifJim

  • New2grammar Can I replace the brink of collapse with the brink of bankruptcy?
  • Yes.
  • New2grammar Is it natural to say 'pull the company from"?
  • It seems all right.
  • I would have added back.
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New2grammarCan I replace the brink of collapse with the brink of bankruptcy?
Yes.
New2grammarIs it natural to say 'pull the company from"?
It seems all right. I would have added back. ... pulled the company back from the brink .... But it's probably OK without it.
CJ
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