With/in

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I don't see a point with buying something that I could have done myself. Or

I don't see a point in buying something that I could have done myself.

Can somebody please tell me why the correct preposition is used in this case?

Thank you.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The second one sounds better <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

CalifJim · Answer

Please don't double post.

Thanks.

CJ

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