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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a little materials" is not correct in standard written English
It is incorrect because "materials" is a plural noun and should not be preceded by "a little," which is typically used with uncountable nouns. Example: "We need a little material to complete the project."
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Investors don't expect much of such a little materials maker in a slowdown, which is why they have aggressively sold the stock.
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"Yeas, suh," said Ben. "The same deficiencies of nature prevail here as elsewhere, I reckon, requirin' a little material assistance to keep our pants up".
Lower East Side Through Sunday Erin Shirreff can do a lot with just a little material, whether it's a scrap from her studio floor or an inadequate photograph of a sculpture that should be seen in person.
Traditionally shoe manufacturers will take one sample size (10 for men and 8 for woman) and design that shoe for maximum performance, then have the manufacturer add or subtract a little material to make different sizes.
While there is indeed evidence of deep reporting here, Lee's voice, and her insistence on crafting a pithy way for her reader to think about something, make her seem like a writer struggling to make a little material go a long way.
Remove only a little material at a time, especially during the earlier stages.
Move the sander/sandpaper slowly toward the stock, so that it removes a little material each time the stock rotates.
For a hot glue gun, you will lose a little material in your main tie and a little more for each bell tied on, so plan accordingly.
When trying something new it is best to use only a little material until you know your application will work, otherwise you may waste time, material, and money.
It is not a cosy little material" M Khachikyan, A Tarkhanyan, S Qalashyan, L Cherkezyan, M Baghdasaryan, H Tigranyan, Arthur Meschian, 1971 Suggested by tiojo Located 7.5 miles west of the Armenian capital Yerevan, this airport is one of the country's most recognisable modern buildings.
It is not a cosy little material".
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