Guest  +  42533 Tue, 17 Aug 04 02:58 AM When is it appropriate to use whom instead of who? Guest Whom

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	CalifJim  +  42703 Wed, 18 Aug 04 08:04 AM Quick answer: It is appropriate to use "whom" in formal writing after these words (prepositions): to, from, with, without, among, for, in, by, on, ... (and all other prepositions) There are other cases when "whom" is appropriate, but that means a very long answer. See the links suggested for more details. CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,465 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Prepositions, Whom

	CalifJim  +  593666 Tue, 25 Nov 08 02:24 AM  Yes.  by is a preposition.  Any preposition followed by whom is correct. by whom, to whom, for whom, with whom, etc.  CJ  CalifJim Prepositions, Whom