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#135078 11/26/04 03:31 PM

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Faldage

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Faldage

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"Lying in the gutter I found my purse."

This is a classic example of how easy it is to snicker at a usage. English school boys snicker at mention of the Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. Snickering does not constitute valid grammatical criticism.

Note: This does not mean that the quoted usage is not objectionable on a stylistic basis.

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Speaking of Guy Lombardo Faldage 11/18/04 04:06 PM

Concerning considering & considering concerning Faldage 11/19/04 11:13 AM

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Res ipsa loquitur Father Steve 11/28/04 09:09 PM

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Re: Problem plutarch 11/28/04 05:36 PM

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