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Who are you gonna listen to?
"Dave" wrote in message
... On Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:14:59 -0500, Charlie Morgan said: Hey, I thought you knew something about writing, Charlie. Nothing wrong with Katy's usage of "like." The problem is the word "and," which should read "with" It was the wrong usage, given the context. She should have used "such as". Using "like" would mean she was actually suggesting Reagan himself. Sorry, but you're just plain wrong. Your usage is #5 below. Hers in #1 and entirely correct. like 2 (lk) prep. 1. Possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to. 2. a. In the typical manner of: It's not like you to take offense. b. In the same way as: lived like royalty. 3. Inclined or disposed to: felt like running away. 4. As if the probability exists for: looks like a bad year for farmers. 5. Such as; for example: saved things like old newspapers and pieces of string. Like wow.... -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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