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Use of the word “prior” vs. “before,” and its placement after a noun
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar Manara
Planned maintenance scheduled April 17/18, 2019 at 00:00UTC (8:00pm US/Eastern)Word meaning “of many different kinds” in this context?I am looking for a word to describe a person who takes joy in creating (food, art, etc.) and loves to learn about the world and its culturesWhat's that word for the action you do right after rinsing and wringing a shirt, but before setting it out to dry?What's the appropriate word for informal events in which friends meet to talk over a coffee or a beer?Is “bookworm” too informal?Is there any word in English for the date after interchanged day and month digit?How should I refer to 'people' that propose a proposal?Formal single word instead of meetingA Word for the Gesture: ¯_(ツ)_/¯What is the opposite of onwards? “From 2000 [onwards]”
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I am creating a formal invitation. May I say "Please join us for dinner the evening prior?" Should I say instead "Please join us for dinner the evening before?"
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I am creating a formal invitation. May I say "Please join us for dinner the evening prior?" Should I say instead "Please join us for dinner the evening before?"
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I am creating a formal invitation. May I say "Please join us for dinner the evening prior?" Should I say instead "Please join us for dinner the evening before?"
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I am creating a formal invitation. May I say "Please join us for dinner the evening prior?" Should I say instead "Please join us for dinner the evening before?"
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