(A) Dickinson were written over a period beginning a few years before Susan’s marriage to Emily’s brother and ending shortly before Emily’s death in 1886, outnumbering
the usage of 'outnumbering' is incorrect. It implies a continuity of some sort . 'Outnumber' conveys the intended meaning .We should avoid using the more complex tenses (continuous ,perfect) if a simple tense can do the job.
(B) Dickinson were written over a period that begins a few years before Susan’s marriage to Emily’s
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the usage of 'outnumbering' is incorrect. It implies a continuity of some sort . 'Outnumber' conveys the intended meaning .We should avoid using the more complex tenses (continuous ,perfect) if a simple tense can do the job.
(B) Dickinson were written over a period that begins a few years before Susan’s marriage to Emily’s
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