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provide vs provide with #1 (permalink) Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:27 am   provide vs provide with
 

Can someone please tell me which of the following sentences is correct?

1) Can you please provide me a few examples?
2) Can you please provide me with a few examples?
3) Can you please provide a few examples?

When should we use provide and when provide with?
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provide vs provide with #2 (permalink) Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:01 am   provide vs provide with
 

It's your choice in this case. It makes absolutely no difference. The meaning doesn't change, and nothing else changes. There is no rule.
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