> > Though I've never written or spoken "towards,"
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> I wonder if this is one of those UK/USA differences, Judy (like arse/ass)?
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> I'd just naturally say "towards" rather than "toward".
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> Robin
>
Yes, me too.
I had an American writer friend who always picked me up on 'whilst',
preferring 'while', and 'among' for 'amongst'. Interesting. He changed my
use of those words forever. I don't say I never use the 'st' form, but each
time I do I try it both ways to see which is best.
Andrew
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