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writer should have employed the preposition in.
Differ with, From
We differ with a person in opinion or belief; we differ from him in
appearance, in attainments, in wealth, in rank, etc.
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Different from, To, Than
"Your story is very plausible, but Henry's is different to that." "My
book is quite different than his." The adjective different must not be
followed by the preposition to or than. The sentences will be correct
when from is substituted.
At, To
Never use the vulgar expression, "He is to home." Say at home.
Preferred before, To
"He was preferred before me." Say preferred to me.
With, Of
"He died with consumption." Of is the proper preposition to employ.
But we say, He is afflicted with rheumatism, or bronchitis, or other
disease.
In respect of, To
"In respect of this matter, he is at fault." Better, "to this matter."
Of, From
"He was acquitted from the charge of larceny.
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