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  1. Permit/allow/enable doing something | WordReference Forums

    Feb 9, 2018 · As far as I understand, verbs enable/permit/allow are almost exclusively used in phrases like "permit somebody to do sth". Is the use "permit (etc.) doing sth" also acceptable? In my own …

  2. How can I read this in English? m³ (3-small 3) - exponent

    Apr 22, 2010 · I am wondering how I can read this in English. For example, m³ , m². (triple m? double m?) I have no idea. Please help me!

  3. growing exponentially vs. growing explosively - WordReference Forums

    Mar 6, 2020 · "Explosively" is a metaphor for sudden increase. Exponential growth has a sharper definition, e.g. The number of infections is doubling every month. An explosion could be a short …

  4. How to pronounce 5x10^5, e.g. - WordReference Forums

    Mar 18, 2013 · Hi everyone!! I wanted to know how scientific notation numbers are pronunced in english. E.g. 5x105, 2x108, or whatever! Thank you in advance!!

  5. fresque du climat - WordReference Forums

    Mar 9, 2025 · Climate Fresk encourages the rapid and widespread spread of an understanding of climate issues. The efficiency of the teaching tool, the collaborative experience and the user licence …

  6. At the moment vs. At the minute - WordReference Forums

    Sep 28, 2007 · Maybe because broadcasters like to use expressions that get your attention, and 'at the moment' doesn't sound trendy and new, but 'at the minute' is different enough to snap at your …

  7. on a needs basis or on a need basis | WordReference Forums

    Jun 21, 2012 · Hi, I wonder it is "on a needs basis" or "on a need basis". Thank you in advance.

  8. in/on the planet | WordReference Forums

    Feb 16, 2010 · For me, "in" is similar or identical to "inside". You live on top of the planet, not inside the planet, so "on" is the correct preposition. In your example of "the class", the guy is inside the …

  9. We only have... or We have only... | WordReference Forums

    Dec 31, 2010 · Which one is grammatically correct? 1. We have only a piece of bread to eat for lunch. 2. We only have a piece of bread to eat for lunch.

  10. one of you is/are... - grammatical correctness - WordReference Forums

    Jan 14, 2012 · I may well start an argument here, but I was taught that it is only correct to say One of you is, since of you is the prepositional phrase and cannot contain the subject of the verb 'be'.