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Latest post Sun, Nov 16 2003 9:14 PM by nbsahu. 2 replies.
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nbsahu  +  13180 Sun, 16 Nov 03 09:14 PM
Hi,

I have noticed that many people use 'again' with 'repeat'. e.g- can you repeat that again?

Is it not redundant?

Also is this correct-

Can you repeat that one more time?

I feel both are incorrect. Just want to confirm.
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John C.  +  13190 Sun, 16 Nov 03 11:56 PM
Strictly speaking they're both redundant, but that sort of thing is common in everyday speech. People overstate their case in order to emphasize, but it wouldn't be acceptable in formal writing.


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nbsahu, 6 yr 9 days ago
Thanks John.
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