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  1. 24-Feb-2013, 02:34 #1
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    Default Can you tell me what is correct?

    "He does the number more than double" is correct?
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    Default Re: Can you tell me what is correct?

    "He does the number more than double" makes no sense to me.

    "He more than doubles the number" could mean that he is so good he can double the number that other people are capable of.
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