we need a taller woman than...

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navi tasan

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1) We need a taller woman than Mr. Harrison.
2) We need a woman taller than Mr. Harrison.

Are both correct?

I think '1' is used and would be considered correct by most native speakers, however, I think it makes it sound as if Mr. Harrison is a woman!
 
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