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This tag is for questions about how to use a particular phrase. If your question is a request for a phrase to use, you should use the "phrase-request" tag.
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My first time vs. the first time I had
In terms of syntax, I think it is more common to use relative clauses (as in "first time that I'd seen a teacher cry") in spoken English than written. In written English, however, non-finite verb phra …
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What sense does "I approve of this message" make?
You approve a request or a proposal as an authority in a bureaucratic context.
You approve of an idea or a claim for their validity, morality, or desirability based on your rationale, ethical standard …
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