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This tag is for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the meaning or correctness of a word in a sentence. Give as much context as possible.
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What does "nearness to" mean in this context?
As I read an article from Bloomberg, I came across this paragraph.
InvestHK is using a different approach in its sales pitch for entrepreneurs. Instead of talking up the city’s potential for apps …
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Is "at the expensive of" a correct expression?
The European commissioner for competition, Margrethe Vestager, said this morning that the EU is willing to investigate the settlement, telling BBC Radio 4 that these sorts of "sweetheart deals" can …
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