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  1. "Pricey" vs. "Pricy" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Both words are surprisingly recent coinages. COHA does return three more hits from 1837, 1928, and 1966, but they all look like typos or OCR failures to me. Etymonline confirms: "1932, from …

  2. "Prices of" vs "prices for" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jul 28, 2014 · The preposition "OF" is used here to indicate that the price belongs to/is used in relation with prices of spare parts. Now, the definition of "FOR" as a preposition- For. Used to …

  3. meaning - Differences between "price point" and "price" - English ...

    Feb 9, 2011 · the price for which something is sold on the retail market, especially in relation to a range of competitive prices. For example, "our shampoo is a bargain at this price point" and "I …

  4. Should it be 10 US$ or US$ 10? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    May 21, 2011 · Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for …

  5. word usage - Should it be "cheaper price" or "lower price"?

    Feb 22, 2019 · Low price might make someone believe they are getting something cheaper. Stores often trick buyers by offering items at a ‘lower price’. This, to make the buyer think the …

  6. Correct use of "circa" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 11, 2011 · I understand the use of circa / c. as it applies to approximating dates. However, I have a writer who (over)uses the word in other contexts. Examples: ... from circa early 1990s …

  7. What does "pax" mean in the context of the apartment rental?

    And they need (Paid) Passenger totals because those are the real 'customers' who might use a different bus company if they don't like the service or the price. It may help to point out that …

  8. differences - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    • The price is including free-flow water. • The price includes free-flow water. • This book includes a free CD. • This book is including a free CD. Edit 1: As Barrie noted, including is not a …

  9. What is the correct way to write a range of dollar figures?

    Aug 15, 2011 · What is the best way to express the range from $4.5 billion to $5.2 billion? Is the following correct? ... between $4.5 and $5.2 billion ...

  10. 'get a quote' or 'get a quotation' - English Language & Usage …

    Jun 10, 2015 · Your correspondent's decision not to send a quote/ quotation may reflect volatility in the price of fuel, or other complications in the travel arrangements. A British business advice …

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