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New2grammar

#514730 Sat, 17 May 08 08:47 AM

The double digit growth that China has been experiencing over the past two decades especially in the 90s has defied general knowledge/conventional wisdom.

Are both acceptable? If not, why?

Thanks!

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Mister Micawber

#514744 Sat, 17 May 08 09:16 AM

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Only 'conventional wisdom' is appropriate here. Defying general knowledge = remaining a secret.

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