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  1. 02-Dec-2011, 06:06 #1
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    Default Through or by

    It was by/through writing stories that he managed to make some extra money.

    Which preposition is correct here?
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  2. 02-Dec-2011, 07:03 #2
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    I think "by" is better, it's used to show how something is done (method) let's see what the teachers would say.
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    Default Re: Through or by

    Both are OK for me.
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