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#18576 02/07/01 06:19 PM
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Is there a word that is opposite of oncoming? I need a word to express the phrase 'approaching from behind.'


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Dear xara: Perhaps "overtaking". wwh


#18578 02/07/01 06:38 PM
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Overtaking doesn't quite work. Perhaps I don't need approaching from behind, perhaps I need "approaching from behind, or being and staying behind" The sentence is: Both oncoming and from behind, these headlight cause dangerous glare [for other drivers]....


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Perhaps "from either direction" wwh


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following?


#18581 02/07/01 08:43 PM
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rear view

since the case you gave as an example rear view is appopriate.


#18582 02/08/01 03:01 AM
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Good to see you again, xara. How about, "From both front and behind, ..."? No. "Coming from any direction..."?
"Approaching from either the front or the rear..."?


#18583 02/08/01 10:41 AM
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trailing or persuing maybe?


#18584 02/08/01 12:16 PM
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How about "rearwards" ?


#18585 02/08/01 01:08 PM
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perhaps one could employ the phrase direct and reflected glare from any direction



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