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selling
1
They make all their money from the selling of vegetables.
They make all their money from the sale of vegetables.
To refer to the act of selling something, use
the sale of:
‘The money that comes from the sale of
these drugs is used to buy weapons.’
2
The first proposal would reduce the selling figures of the local shops.
The first proposal would reduce the sales figures of the local shops.
sales =
the number of things that are sold by a company: ‘They’ve recruited a top advertising
agency to help boost sales.’ ‘Last month’s sales figures are very pleasing.’
send
1
Could you send me to the airport on Saturday?
Could you take me to the airport on Saturday?
The ministry’s policy is for ambulances to send patients
to designated hospitals
within their zones.
The ministry’s policy is for ambulances to take patients to designated hospitals
within their zones.
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Language Note at TAKE
2
I will send to you a cheque for the full amount.
I will send you a cheque for the full amount.
send sb sth
(WITHOUT
to
): ‘Don’t forget to send me a postcard.’
sensibility
I felt terribly annoyed by his lack of sensibility.
I felt terribly annoyed by his lack of sensitivity.
To refer to the ability to understand other people’s feelings and problems, use
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