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The use of 'as to' and 'regarding'

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Expression "the way was long" | Can I say "It is a habit from us"?

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#1 (permalink) Thu Oct 16, 2008 19:48 pm The use of 'as to' and 'regarding'

Hi

Would you say that 'as to', 'regarding' and 'about' carry the same meaning here?

Quote:

There was a big problem as to who was going to clean the mess.

There was a big problem about who was going to clean the mess.

There was a big problem regarding who was going to clean the mess.

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Tom

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#2 (permalink) Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:25 am The use of 'as to' and 'regarding'

. Yes, I'd say so, Tom. . _________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln

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