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  1. 17-Apr-2007, 12:59 #1
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    Default a boon

    Hi All,

    Which one of the following is correct?

    The ethanol boom has proven to be a boon for ag companies like Cargill, but there is also a downside.

    The ethanol boom has proven a boon for ag companies like Cargill, but there is also a downside.

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    MG.
  2. 17-Apr-2007, 14:48 #2
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    Default Re: a boon

    Both are OK.
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