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Correct preposition usage

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StepW
 
Reply Wed 4 Feb, 2015 03:06 am
Given the sentence:

"<> all the fools that would take that gamble, he doesn't seem to be one."

what preposition should be used in the place of <>?

I'm thinking either "of", "for" or "from", leaning more towards the former, but I'd like some confirmation.
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roger
 
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Reply Wed 4 Feb, 2015 03:15 am
@StepW,
I would use 'of'.
StepW
 
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Reply Wed 4 Feb, 2015 06:17 am
@roger,
OK, thank you!
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McTag
 
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Reply Wed 4 Feb, 2015 11:35 am
@StepW,

Quote:
I'm thinking either "of", "for" or "from", leaning more towards the former


"Former" means one of a choice of two. The other one is the latter.
So here, use "first".
You're welcome.
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