The proximity
Hi,
“The proximity to public transport plays a big role in the prices of apartments.”
“Proximity to public transport plays a big role in the prices of apartments.”
Are both possible or only the second one?
Thank you.
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Ann225 Are both possible I guess, but I would always go for the second one. "Proximity" repels the article in this context, and I don't know why. " Again, I don't know why.
- Ann225 Are both possible I guess, but I would always go for the second one.
- "Proximity" repels the article in this context, and I don't know why.
- " Again, I don't know why.
- Maybe it's "to" vs.
- "of".
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Ann225Are both possible
I guess, but I would always go for the second one. "Proximity" repels the article in this context, and I don't know why. "Availability" goes the other way, "The availability of pastries is an important factor in choosing a country to live in." Again, I don't know why. Maybe it's "to" vs. "of".
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