It’s surprising how often we stumble over constructions involving comparisons with “as” or “than.” This is a case where reading aloud (even reading “aloud” to yourself) may save you from a misstep. These lapses are easy to miss by eye but are more obvious to the ear.Check out the examples.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Trouble With 'As' and 'Than' - NYTimes.com
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