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Discover LudwigThe use of "former is" in a sentence can be correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to compare two things that have been mentioned, with "former" referring to the first thing and "is" expressing a fact or characteristic about it. It can also be used to introduce a list of items or facts, with "former" indicating the first thing on the list. Example 1: "The former is a well-known fact, while the latter is still under debate." Example 2: "The former is a city, while the latter is a small town." Example 3: "The former is a delicious meal, while the latter is a tasty beverage." Example 4: "The former is considered a luxury brand, while the latter is known for its affordability." Example 5: "The former is a famous celebrity, while the latter is a rising star in the entertainment industry."
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The former is not.
The former is illegal.
"Former" is the key word.
The former is Canadian, the latter Australian.
The former is the true path.
Estonians know what the former is like.
The former is memorable.
The former is a story.
indicates that the former is the case".
The former is bigger.
The former is surprisingly irrelevant.
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