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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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Can we use the verb 'own' in the progressive tense?
"As a result, cell phones are now commonplace, with at least 85
percent of adults in the U.S and the U.K owning one."
Can we use the verb 'own' in the progressive tense? What is the rule behind …
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I wanted the free evenings for going out with friends
why do we have expressions like 'free time' , 'free afternoon' , and so on. , but we can't have 'free evenings'? What is the rule behind this?
I was also searching and I found out that although 'free' …
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