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Does something form the basis of or the basis for other things? Or it should say.
If I am writing some technical documentation, how do I get off my head and into the best words to …
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Dave Asked on March 28, 2021 in Grammar.
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How do I compare and contrast “Quest of providing” and “Quest of providing”? How is “quest for providing”
This question already has an answer here: “in search of/of true love? Which sentence is correct? In our quest to …
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user165294 Asked on March 11, 2021 in Word choice.
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How does “In preparation for” mean?
What is the difference between in preparation for and in preparation for? In this context, both appear correct. How would …
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TomOnTime Asked on March 4, 2021 in Other.
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