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Old 08-Mar-2004, 16:05
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Originally Posted by tdol
In this context, 'should' has replaced 'if', which we soemtimes do with first conditional sentences:

If a position opens up, I will let you know.
Should a position opens up, I will let you know.

The second implies that this is not very likely.
That would be "open" in American English. Would Brits use "opens" there?
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