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most of Pisa's tourism industry was generated by the angles of the bell tower.
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Angliholic  #514692  Sat, 17 May 08 05:35 AM

After all, most of Pisa's tourism industry was generated by the angle of the bell tower.

 

Hi,

Is "industry" in the above optional? Thanks.
  
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Mister Micawber  #514916  Sat, 17 May 08 04:43 PM
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Yes, I think you could lose it.  I'd use 'has been', though.
  
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