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  1. 30-Jan-2004, 13:31 #1
    Anonymous Guest

    Default increase and decrease?

    Hello,
    Can the two words "increase" and "decrease" appeared in a passive-voice sentence? If yes, is it a common usage?

    for example: The numbered was increased by...

    THANKS
  2. 31-Jan-2004, 09:23 #2
    Tdol
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    Yes, they can. It's less common that the active, but we do it.
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