Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
Check on every story
I check on every story.
I check every story.
Hi,
Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
I check every story.
Hi,
Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
Top answer
To me, there's a slight difference. I check every story. -- I examine every story in detail, typically to look for errors.
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To me, there's a slight difference.
I check every story. -- I examine every story in detail, typically to look for errors.
I check on every story. -- I examine the situation regarding every story, which may include looking for errors, but also covers checks on how the story is developing/progressing. For example, if I was a newspaper editor, I might say "The first t
I check every story. -- I examine every story in detail, typically to look for errors.
I check on every story. -- I examine the situation regarding every story, which may include looking for errors, but also covers checks on how the story is developing/progressing. For example, if I was a newspaper editor, I might say "The first t
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I agree.
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- check on : to examine or inspect to discover the condition of : find the facts about
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
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- check on : to examine or inspect to discover the condition of : find the facts about
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
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