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Old 22-Sep-2008, 03:45
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Default Which preposition to use? AS or OF

Which is the correct preposition:

He held the position AS president of Princeton University. OR

He held the position OF president of Princeton University.



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Old 22-Sep-2008, 05:50
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Default Re: Which preposition to use? AS or OF

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Which is the correct preposition:

He held the position AS president of Princeton University.

He held the position OF president of Princeton University.



Thank you very much.
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