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  1. 23-Aug-2012, 04:52 #1
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    Default six cases of robbery/robberies

    China Press said there have been at least six cases of robberies against money changes in Johor Baru since the start of the year.

    Would it be correct if I used 'robbery' in place of 'robberies'?

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    Default Re: six cases of robbery/robberies

    "Six cases of robbery" is correct. "robberies" is unidiomatic and wrong.
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