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came to the city vs started his search of

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different actions. 'Came to the city' indicates arrival at a location, while 'started his search of' implies the beginning of a search. Depending on the context, one phrase may be more appropriate than the other.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 563 views

came to the city

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate arrival at a city or location.

This phrase is used to describe someone's arrival at a specific city or location.

Examples:

  • He came to the city to pursue his dreams.
  • She came to the city for a job interview.
  • English Standard Version And when David and his men came to the city, they found it burned with fire, and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive.
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  • I came to the city. And lived like old Crusoe On an island of noise. In a cobblestone sea. And the beaches were concrete. And the stars paid a light bill. And the ...
  • I Came to the City. No. Title, Length. 1. "I Had a King", 3:37. 2. "Michael from Mountains", 3:41. 3. "Night in the City", 2:30. 4. "Marcie", 4:35. 5. "Nathan La Franeer ...

started his search of

This phrase is not correct in English. It seems incomplete and unclear in its intended meaning.

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