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Believer Posted 19 years ago
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what do you do when it seems to be optional?
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00 I have this word "mention," which is followed by somewhat restrictive phrases, and wonder if the following three versions with 01 i 00 the 02 i 00 , without 01 i 00 the, 02 i 00 or with 01 i 00 a 02 i 00 are possible. If they are possible, which one do you favor? 02 br
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00 private mention of the secrete is not welcomed. 02 br
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00 A private mention of the secret is not welcomed. 02 br
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00 The private mention of the secret is not welcomed. 0-
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00 I have this word "mention," which is followed by somewhat restrictive phrases, and wonder if the following three versions with 01 i 00 the 02 i 00 , without 01 i 00 the, 02 i 00 or with 01 i 00 a 02 i 00 are possible. If they are possible, which one do you favor? 02 br
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00 private mention of the secrete is not welcomed. 02 br
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00 A private mention of the secret is not welcomed. 02 br
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00 The private mention of the secret is not welcomed. 0-
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" is just incorrect IMHO. 0-
- " is just incorrect IMHO.
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0 In this particular case I think "A private..." is the best. 02 br
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00 And "The private..." is just incorrect IMHO. 0-
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00 And "The private..." is just incorrect IMHO. 0-
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0 All seem correct: 02 br
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01 cite 10 Believer 12 cite 10 Hi, 12 br
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10 I have this word "mention," which is followed by somewhat restrictive phrases, and wonder if the following three versions with 11 i 10 the 12 i 10 , without 11 i 10 the, 12 i 10 or with 11 i 10 a 12 i 10 are possible. If they are
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