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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Which sentence is correct?
We can't reduce the filling in the cushions supplied
We can't reduce the filling of the cushions supplied
We can't reduce the filling for the cushions supplied
We can't reduce the filling of the cushions supplied
We can't reduce the filling for the cushions supplied
Top answer
"Filling of the cushions" has an unfortunate collision with the act of filling the cushions. "Filling for the cushions" leaves open the possibility of unfilled cushions waiting for filling. "Filling in the cushions" is what you want.
- "Filling of the cushions" has an unfortunate collision with the act of filling the cushions.
- "Filling for the cushions" leaves open the possibility of unfilled cushions waiting for filling.
- "Filling in the cushions" is what you want.
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"Filling of the cushions" has an unfortunate collision with the act of filling the cushions.
"Filling for the cushions" leaves open the possibility of unfilled cushions waiting for filling.
"Filling in the cushions" is what you want.
"Filling for the cushions" leaves open the possibility of unfilled cushions waiting for filling.
"Filling in the cushions" is what you want.
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