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Thanks3 Posted 5 years ago
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"usual stature(/height)" is a correct sentence?
"They are of usual stature(/height)." is a correct sentence?
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It is correct enough, but there are problems. "Stature" is not used much in this context. It is too high-register for evey day, and it is more often used figuratively.
- It is correct enough, but there are problems.
- "Stature" is not used much in this context.
- It is too high-register for evey day, and it is more often used figuratively.
- "Height" is usual for how tall a person is.
- "Usual" is not, well, usual in this context.
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It is correct enough, but there are problems. "Stature" is not used much in this context. It is too high-register for evey day, and it is more often used figuratively. "Height" is usual for how tall a person is. "Usual" is not, well, usual in this context. "Normal" is normal here. They are of normal height.
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