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Aug 28 2009   4:13PM GMT

Less or fewer?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, less or fewer, quantities, commonly confused words, Business writing, Quiz
typing Which is correct?
I use disposable email accounts because I’m trying to get ____ junk messages in my main accounts.
a. less
b. fewer

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Jul 2 2009   6:05PM GMT

Which is correct — less or fewer?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, less or fewer, percentages, Business writing, Quiz
typing Which is correct?
Although Firefox has gained market share, ____ than 25 percent of Web users report that it`s their main browser.
a. less
b. fewer

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Jun 9 2009   10:16AM GMT

Which is correct — less or fewer?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, less or fewer, numbers, Business writing, Quiz
typing Which is correct?
According to Lockheed’s rules, the ____ people involved in a skunkworks project, the better.
a. less
b. fewer

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Nov 3 2008   8:29PM GMT

Writing for Business - less or fewer



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
less or fewer
conference.jpg The CIO reported that, as a result of financial constraints, ______ employees would be traveling to industry conferences in 2009.
a. less
b. fewer

Which is correct?

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