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  1. 13-Apr-2007, 18:49 #1
    betterin
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    Default "in" or "of"

    Which sentence is better?

    A)Tom is the best student in New York City.

    B)Tom is the best student of New York City.
  2. 14-Apr-2007, 04:00 #2
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    Default Re: "in" or "of"

    It depends. In the second he could be from NY, but studying elsewehere.
  3. 14-Apr-2007, 11:25 #3
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    Default Re: "in" or "of"

    Thanks
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