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Old 24-Nov-2007, 11:48
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Default Re: Word order and subtle changes of meaning.

It is a nice point, but I think it is in the mind.

Before going out, he put on his coat.
Before buying the book, she checked she had enough money.

It seems to me stylistic rather than a grammatical problem.
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