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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Usage of within and in
This sentence seems wrong to me. I have consulted two grammar checking sites. Neither found an error and yet I still feel that the use of 'within' and 'in' is redundant. Please help!
"This was based on an analysis of the cave’s stratigraphy and the sediment in which the skull was embedded within."
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"This was based on an analysis of the cave’s stratigraphy and the sediment in which the skull was embedded within."
The following is where the sentence can be found in context:
Read more: http://www.ancient-origins.net/human-origins-science/human-skull-challenges-out-africa-theory-001283#ixzz3m1QSxrp3
Follow us: @ancientorigins on Twitter | ancientoriginsweb on Facebook
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I agree with you. I think it's wrong too. I've yet to find any grammar checking software that doesn't make a few mistakes.
- I agree with you.
- I think it's wrong too.
- I've yet to find any grammar checking software that doesn't make a few mistakes.
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I agree with you. I think it's wrong too.
I've yet to find any grammar checking software that doesn't make a few mistakes.
I've yet to find any grammar checking software that doesn't make a few mistakes.
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