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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
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The very thought of Trump.....

Should I use "Trump" or "Trump's" in the sentence below?

The very thought of Trump/Trump's being re-elected President in 2020 makes me sick.

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teal lime Should I use "Trump" or "Trump's" in the sentence below? You can use your first suggestion if you intend be informal. People generally say things like that with 's when they are being very formal, because it's excessively formal in casual situations.

  • teal lime Should I use "Trump" or "Trump's" in the sentence below?
  • You can use your first suggestion if you intend be informal.
  • People generally say things like that with 's when they are being very formal, because it's excessively formal in casual situations.
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teal limeShould I use "Trump" or "Trump's" in the sentence below?

You can use your first suggestion if you intend be informal. People generally say things like that with 's when they are being very formal, because it's excessively formal in casual situations.

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Do you really need to bring your political views into the forum?

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