at the same angle as/that it was in 1838

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Angliholic

#514694 Sat, 17 May 08 05:38 AM

As for the lean, the tower is at the same angle it was in 1838.

As for the angle of the lean, the tower is at the same angle as/that it was in 1838.

Hi,

Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#514913 Sat, 17 May 08 04:40 PM

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Lean sound odd in both sentences. Something like:

As for the leaning, the tower is at the same angle it was in 1838.

As for the angle of the tower, it is at the same angle as/that it was in 1838.

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