in the 1980s/in the 1980's ? | WordReference Forums
May 4, 2009 · Hi all, Which is correct expression, in the 1980s or in the 1980's? And is the needed? Much obliged!
1980's or 1980s? - WordReference Forums
Nov 9, 2007 · The 1980s' mentality towards AIDS was much different [note placement]. Or, if you're refering to a single year, you could say, 1980's theme song was "All I do is love".
"The 80's were" or "The 80's was"? | WordReference Forums
Dec 20, 2007 · Sentence in question: The 80's was a significant historical period in relation to pop culture. I've always considered a specific time period to be singular. In this case, the term …
using at least four carbons on my electric IBM
Apr 29, 2025 · Where did you come across the phrase “using at least four carbons on my electric IBM”, Lht011230？Please tell us the source, and give us some context, including the complete …
In his "80's" or "80s"? - WordReference Forums
Apr 14, 2011 · If I want to rephrase "He is 85 years old", which of the following two should I use: He is in his 80's or He is in his 80s? Thanks!
dates back to or dates to? - WordReference Forums
Apr 25, 2017 · A couple hours ago, I was googling some words on my dictionary and came across this sentence. 'The artifact dates to the Bronze Age.' (source : Bronze Age - Definition for …
I was the first Western TV reporter <permitted>/<to be …
Oct 1, 2020 · My connection with pandas goes back to my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, when I was the first Western TV reporter ______ (permit) to film a special unit caring for …
Mid 20s or Mid 20’s - WordReference Forums
Jul 5, 2020 · I was watching last night and saw a description of a man as being “mid 20’s”. Is an apostrophe required when mentioning someone’s age? I thought “mid 20s” (without the …
date back to or date from - WordReference Forums
Sep 21, 2014 · I think that I can see your point, Biffo. MacMillan says "Date from = to be made at a particular time in the past" and "Date back to = to be made or begun at a particular time in …
es cierto que, cuando - subjunctive / indicative - WordReference …
Dec 11, 2006 · Do all impersonal statements take the subjunctive when there is a change of subject or does there also have to be an element of doubt? No es cierto que gane Roberto. Es …