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Old 06-Apr-2008, 15:37
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Hi,

I am trying to understand why 'Pension Investment Academy' should be preceded by 'the'. Shouldn't we treat that phrase as a proper noun. Please comment.

‘The trip was one of several conducted by the Pension Investment Academy.’

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MG.

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