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  1. writing style - Why do we have both the word "three" and the …

    Oct 3, 2024 · Why do we have both the word "three" and the numeral "3" in this sentence? The number 345 has three digits, where the first digit is a 3.

  2. Is there a word analogous to "dual" for three or more options?

    Mar 5, 2017 · Re above suggestions: triple and three-fold have the connotation of identical instances or a multiplication of a single instance, which dual does not. (They also have the …

  3. british english - Where does "three line whip" come from?

    Feb 6, 2011 · The three-line whip is a 'vote with the party or get out'. The number of lines comes from the number of times that a vote is underlined by the Chief Whip in the parliament's schedule.

  4. The origin of "two is company, three is a crowd"

    Apr 16, 2016 · A company consisting of three is worth nothing. It is the Spanish opinion who say that to keep a secret three are too many, and to be merry they are too few. John Collins …

  5. 便携相机集大成者——大疆DJI Pocket 3全面评测+真实使用体验

    Jan 23, 2024 · 目前来看从画质、产品形态以及使用体验上来说,我认为这一代Pocket 3是非常非常物有所值的产品,拿到手后可以说是疯拍。 简评:超高集成度的产品形态+极其可用的画质 …

  6. word choice - "Three quarters" vs. "three fourths" - English …

    Feb 6, 2013 · To express a fraction of 3 out of 4, how and when would you use three quarters, and when would you use three fourths? To me, three quarters is what I would have used all …

  7. Origin of the phrases “third time’s the charm” and “third time lucky”?

    Jun 26, 2024 · What is the origin of the saying “Third time’s the charm”? I’ve also heard “third time lucky” used as well. Are these two expressions related to each other?

  8. “浮世三千,吾爱有三。日,月与卿。日为朝,月为暮,卿为朝朝暮 …

    Apr 11, 2019 · I love three things in this world Sun,Moon and You sun for morning Moon for night and you forever 浮世三千,吾爱有三。 日,月与卿。 日为朝,月为暮, 卿为朝朝暮暮。 出自 …

  9. Equivalent of "both" when referring to three or more items?

    Apr 24, 2011 · What would be the correct word to use when referring to three or more items, in the same manner as the word both? For example, using two words, with the word both: "There …

  10. word choice - Is "triple" the proper counterpart of pair when ...

    Aug 29, 2011 · Nobody posted this as an answer before you because triple is the logical increment of tuple; triplet is the logical increment of twin. In informatics, a key-value pair is …