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Latest post Wed, Aug 26 2009 7:01 PM by Clive. 1 replies.
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alc24  +  875882 Wed, 26 Aug 09 06:28 PM
Could you say this?

 

 

She looks like a cross between Cameron Diaz and Hillary Duff.

She looks like a blend..

 

 

they both sound kind of off. How would you say it?

 

thanks
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Clive  +  875922 Wed, 26 Aug 09 07:01 PM
Hi,

I'd say a cross between but a blend of.

 

The former sounds more natural in your example.

 

Clive
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