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Unread 09-02-2018, 02:51 AM
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Kevin, that's because people people are using bigger words where little ones could better be. The words "departed" and "left" are not synonymous, but in your example the simple word has been superseded by the more "refined" one, which has lost its preposition in the process.

Allen, I refer you to posts #4 and #20. You are not alone.
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