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you never know over time which one will

you never know which one over time will


Should there be a comma after time in the second sentence or one in the second?

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Originally posted by Trev33
you never know over time which one will

you never know which one over time will


Should there be a comma after time in the second sentence or one in the second?
You never know which one will eventually...

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Originally posted by Trev33
you never know over time which one will

you never know which one over time will


Should there be a comma after time in the second sentence or one in the second?
You never know, over time, which one will develop.

You never know which one, over time, will develop.

Either is correct; the first sentence is less awkward.

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Originally posted by Phlabibit
You never know which one will eventually...
Crap, that one is better... to late now 😞

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Originally posted by Trev33
Crap, that one is better... to late now 😞
Did you want an answer to your question or an English lesson?

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Originally posted by Trev33
you never know over time which one will

you never know which one over time will


Should there be a comma after time in the second sentence or one in the second?
You never know which one will, over time.

Maybe?

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
Did you want an answer to your question or an English lesson?
A little bit from column A and a little bit from column B.

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Originally posted by Trev33
you never know over time which one will

you never know which one over time will


Should there be a comma after time in the second sentence or one in the second?
They both sound funny because of your accent. 😕

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Originally posted by Trev33
you never know over time which one will

you never know which one over time will


Should there be a comma after time in the second sentence or one in the second?
Over time, you never know which one will.

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Originally posted by Trev33
A little bit from column A and a little bit from column B.
Which line sounds better?

Pardon my ignorance. Thanks for your help.

Excuse my ignorance. Thanks for your help.

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Originally posted by Trev33
you never know over time which one will

you never know which one over time will


Should there be a comma after time in the second sentence or one in the second?
Which, one will over time, never know you.

That's the way to say it.

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This line is better:

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Let's keep things simple, shall we?

You'll never know.

-m.

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Originally posted by Frank Burns
This line is better:

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*Steps over

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Originally posted by Phlabibit
*Steps over
Uh oh....was that line in sand or an east/west Mason Dixon line?

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