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Old 06-19-2013, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by michelej1 View Post
I think American and British usage is the same on this one. But yes, of course, you're right that interpretation depends on language style and usage for each listener or reader.

To me, when you place second or third TO anything that thing is in the number one position, whether it's a sports contest or beauty pageant. Anything that comes in "to it" is a runner up.

Otherwise, she would have said, "Rumours comes in at distinct third place," if she meant that Mystery to Me was #1.

Michele
I agree. I don't see anything ambiguous about it. Seems pretty clear MTM is 3rd place.
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