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Pokh Posted 15 years ago
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With--Prep Phrase

With its plan to develop seven and a half acres of shore land, Cleveland is but one of a large number of communities on the Great Lakes that are looking to their waterfront as a way to improve the quality of urban life and attract new businesses.

Guys,

...With its plan to develop seven and a half acres of shore land is a prepositional phrase and thus should be attributed to Cleveland ..If so how could an inanimate object (name of the place) has plan?? Or is my understanding wrong..Please help me

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pokh how could an inanimate object (name of the place) has have a plan? The name of a place is often used as a reference to the people who live there. Here, Cleveland means the people of Cleveland.

— CalifJim

  • pokh how could an inanimate object (name of the place) has have a plan?
  • The name of a place is often used as a reference to the people who live there.
  • Here, Cleveland means the people of Cleveland.
  • CJ
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pokhhow could an inanimate object (name of the place) has have a plan?
The name of a place is often used as a reference to the people who live there. Here, Cleveland means the people of Cleveland.

CJ
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With its plan to develop seven and a half acres of shore land, Cleveland is but one of a large number of communities on the Great Lakes that are looking to their waterfront as a way to improve the quality of urban life and attract new businesses.
Guys, ...With its plan to develop seven and a half acres of shore land is a prepositional phrase and thus should be attributed to Cleveland ..If
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Hi CalifJim

Oops! I am afraid I started my thread before did and completed after you.
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It happens quite often. It's not a problem. Don't worry about it. Emotion: smile

CJ
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Thank you, CalifJim
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