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Grammar
After Disney came Warner Bros
Almost two years ago, when Disney-branded Mickey and Minnie Mouse products first began arriving in Vietnam via an official licensing agent – East Media Holding Inc. – the country was already viewed as having great potential for premium children’s products. After Disney came Warner Bros (WB), with a portfolio of branded movie and animation characters, which appointed Global Brands Group (GBG) as its licensing agent for Indochina in March.
Source: "Kid’s corner", VIETNAM LOCAL NEWS.
Could you explain about the grammar relating to the bold phrase? Why it is not "After Disney Warner Bros (WB) came,..."?
Thanks.
Source: "Kid’s corner", VIETNAM LOCAL NEWS.
Could you explain about the grammar relating to the bold phrase? Why it is not "After Disney Warner Bros (WB) came,..."?
Thanks.
Top answer
It's a correct but uncommon word order. It is used mainly in writing, to add a little drama and style to what is being said. A much, much more common word order is simply 'Warner Bros.
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It's a correct but uncommon word order. It is used mainly in writing, to add a little drama and style to what is being said.
A much, much more common word order is simply 'Warner Bros. came after Disney'.
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A much, much more common word order is simply 'Warner Bros. came after Disney'.
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