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Some rather unseasonal weather:

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...0William&day=3

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On Fri, 8 Jul 2005 09:49:43 +0100, "Rob Nicholson"
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Some rather unseasonal weather:

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...0William&day=3

Rob.


They must have corrected whatever it was.

Why use "forecasted" when "forecast" will do?

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On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 11:21:32 +0100, JPG wrote in


Why use "forecasted" when "forecast" will do?


That reminds me of the time I asked that very question in this news group.
I checked Google and it seems it was way back in December 2001.

http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk....9ff2e94b972c2c

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On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 11:21:32 +0100, JPG wrote in


Why use "forecasted" when "forecast" will do?


That reminds me of the time I asked that very question in this news group.
I checked Google and it seems it was way back in December 2001.

http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk....9ff2e94b972c2c

I enjoyed Jack's final word, which tied up the thread nicely. "Forecasted"
is one of Mr Corbyn's preferences ... another reason, perhaps, why
normal people should avoid it. Insert smiley if required.

Philip Eden




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