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Mar 18, 2010 · acceptable to acceptable for Usually, to is used when what follows is a person or something that could accept or not accept the subject, as in the topic example and these: Asked …
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Aug 24, 2006 · Hi, Please explain to me the difference between "accepted" and "acceptable" in these two following sentences. Thanks a lot. 1. Is the proposal acceptable to you? 2. Is the proposal …
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Oct 10, 2016 · 'Acceptable to' is not really used in this situation. 'Approved by' and 'accepted by' are both perfectly fine, although I think 'approved' is a more typical usage. As a side note, program and report …
Swedish: ä = ae ? ö = oe? Acceptable? - WordReference Forums
Jun 29, 2009 · hello using a standard english keyboard, swedish characters can only be used by typing in the Alt code. Is it acceptable to replace ä with ae and ö with oe, like in german? Is there one for å? …
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Jul 4, 2012 · Bonjour, I am writing an email to a client, and need to get them to confirm they are happy with an ammendment, in English I would use the phrase "please confirm if this is acceptable" and …
Re in place of 'Subject' in very formal letters: Acceptable or not?
Jan 1, 2016 · Dear Teachers, A very happy, enjoyable and prosperous new year! Can "Re" be used instead of "Subject" in formal letters (not replies)? For example, in an application written by a student …
What is the proper abbreviation for not applicable?
Apr 25, 2011 · According to the Wikipedia article entitled "Manual of Style (abbreviations)", N/A is the only one that is proper; however, according to the Wikipedia article entitled "n/a" ("Not applicable" …
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Mar 31, 2012 · Here's three examples: 1) "The phrase 'Best regards' is perfectly acceptable English, but the expression 'Kind regards' is more colloquially used. 2) I think that legalisation of X is perfectly …
more friendly / friendlier - WordReference Forums
May 31, 2006 · I also add that in AmE it is acceptable to use friendly both as an adverb and as a noun. There may an example in which 'friendly' is an adverb, but ordinarily it is not an adverb. It is an …
As ever -- Letter closing | WordReference Forums
Feb 11, 2014 · Hello everyone, What kind of sentiment does "as ever" convey as a letter closing? Can it be used between close friends of the opposite sex (strictly non-romantic relationship)? Or is it either …