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Rionyx Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
With a passion? with passion?
Hi 
I'd like to know why 'with a passion' is used in the following sentence instead of 'with passion' which is more familiar to hear.
A self-declared patriot with a passion for Russian history, Mr. Tikhonov refused to smoke or drink alcohol, insisting that a blend of temperance and civic engagement might help revive his country.
I'd like to know why 'with a passion' is used in the following sentence instead of 'with passion' which is more familiar to hear.
A self-declared patriot with a passion for Russian history, Mr. Tikhonov refused to smoke or drink alcohol, insisting that a blend of temperance and civic engagement might help revive his country.
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with a passion for Russian history = with a special, keen interest in Russian history. This phrasing is typical: with a passion for ... CJ
- with a passion for Russian history = with a special, keen interest in Russian history.
- This phrasing is typical: with a passion for ...
- CJ
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with a passion for Russian history = with a special, keen interest in Russian history.
This phrasing is typical: with a passion for ...
CJ
This phrasing is typical: with a passion for ...
CJ
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