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  1. 03-Aug-2011, 03:09 #1
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    Default over

    She thunders back down over the stairs.

    Is it acceptable with the "over" omitted here? Please.
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  2. 03-Aug-2011, 06:33 #2
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    Default Re: over

    It is necessary to omit over.

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    Default Re: over

    Unless she jumps over them, which is highly unlikely.
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