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Native English speakers only, the difference between "across America" and "in America"?
What is the difference between the two sentences below? Thank you very much.
Sentence 1: In the weeks since 17 people died in a shooting rampage at Parkland, Fla., students ACROSS America have been speaking out.
Sentence 2: In the weeks since 17 people died in a shooting rampage at Parkland, Fla., students IN America have been speaking out.
1 Answer
- Karen LLv 73 years agoFavorite Answer
Across emphasises that it's students in all parts of the US. 'Students in America' could mean students in only one part.
