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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Which do you prefer?

He can't hold a candle to her or He doesn't hold a candle to her. Which do you prefer to use?
  

Top answer

the former

— Clive

  • the former
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4 Answers
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Interesting.
I would have said "doesn't"
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Both seem to be in use, but I prefer "can't".
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Can't (cannot) certainly appears to be more common -
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