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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork Quote: |
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? | It was a typo- I've fixed it. |