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#137072 Tue, 13 Sep 05 08:48 PM

Is it correct to say, "Buying the right equipment and making good decisions are (or is) what keeps you safe.

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Mister Micawber

#137101 Wed, 14 Sep 05 01:09 AM

I'd say are, and keep. If the two actions were more closely related, i.e. conceivable as a single effort, then a case could be made for the singular is.

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