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Old 12-Oct-2006, 02:46
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Dear Mike,

Thank you very much for your reply. I think at least I should try to avoid using 'set about +n."

Best wishes,

Jiang
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I am also surprised to see "set about one's work". I guess it is legitimate after all.

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Dear Mike,

Thank you very much for your reply. I think at least I should try to avoid using 'set about +n."

Best wishes,

Jiang
I don't believe I've ever used it so it must be easy to avoid.
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