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Old 28-Oct-2007, 06:10
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Smile reports of/about teenagers
There are many reports of/about teenagers who run away from home to meet their cyber friends.




Do both of and about work with the above wording? If yes, do they communicate the same idea? Thanks.
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Default Re: reports of/about teenagers
Reports of - this sugests a less formal reporting to me.
Reports about - this suggests more fully documented reporting to me.
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