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Photon Posted 6 years ago
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The three boys departed on their different ways.

The three boys departed on their different ways.

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Photon The three boys departed on their different ways. I think you're trying for this: The three boys went their separate ways. departed on doesn't work unless it's the date or the means of transportation.

— CalifJim

  • Photon The three boys departed on their different ways.
  • I think you're trying for this: The three boys went their separate ways.
  • departed on doesn't work unless it's the date or the means of transportation.
  • They departed on March 12.
  • They departed on a boat.
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PhotonThe three boys departed on their different ways.

I think you're trying for this:

The three boys went their separate ways.

departed on doesn't work unless it's the date or the means of transportation.

They departed on March 12.
They departed on a boat.

CJ

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