Many people do this, but it most often seems to be lawyers. I can find no grammatical justicfication for this in any of my style guides or online. I imagine most people would assume that it's to avoid confusion, but do numbers that are spelled out really need to be clarified with a numeral? I've been a professional writer for 10 years and have never found a sufficient answer for why this practice originated.

2006-07-19 04:21:51 · 8 answers · asked by sixtoe 2 in Words & Wordplay

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Speling anyone?

Haz anyone notized dat mose of da peepole uzing dis cite can't spel??

2006-07-19 04:21:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

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significane and scope of forest genetics?

2006-07-19 04:15:57 · 3 answers · asked by sanjeev05bsfst 1 in Higher Education (University +)

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do you like the name twatwaffle?

2006-07-19 04:15:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Primary & Secondary Education

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how can a 14 year old in atlanta georgia get a work permit?

2006-07-19 04:15:20 · 2 answers · asked by n_luvckt 1 in Other - Education

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Why does someone believe you when you say there are 4 billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet??

2006-07-19 04:14:47 · 15 answers · asked by lin c 1 in Trivia

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Could you tell me an interresting fact?

It can be about anything.

2006-07-19 04:13:45 · 20 answers · asked by poetic_lala 5 in Other - Education

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can a fish drown?

2006-07-19 04:11:50 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trivia

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could you save yourself if?.....?

you are in an elevator on the top floor of a building and the cable snaps, can you save yourself by jumping at the last second before collision with the ground?

2006-07-19 04:11:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trivia

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what is CRM? would like to know more?

i wanna know what is CRM..ie.... customer relationship management! i can get a lot of info from the web , but i would like to get a first hand info from a proffessional from this field. i would like to know - 1. what r the traits to be CRM specialist
2. what is the pg qualification i should pursue for
this career
3. what r the colleges in india/australia. which offers a spacialization in CRM

2006-07-19 04:10:43 · 1 answers · asked by aryan_vikas2000 2 in Higher Education (University +)

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why doesnt glue stick to the bottle/tube?

2006-07-19 04:08:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trivia

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ur experiences as a fresher at university?

2006-07-19 04:07:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

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Is anyone good in Econs: Globalisation Issues?

Hmm... I'm having some problem with Econs again!!!
1) Trading blocs can benefit developed and developing countries:however there are many who disagree with this view. Discuss this statement with reference to examples.

2) Discuss with e.g.s the concerns that host and home countries have about the operations of multinational corporations.

2006-07-19 04:06:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

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How do I help my son write a letter to his university?

My son has to write a letter to the university that he attends. The letter is an appeal to get him back in school so that financial aid will pay for it. He was sick during his second semester and it caused his GPA to drop. We are having trouble putting it into words to make it sound good. Neither one of us are good at writing letters. Is there a website that can help us?

2006-07-19 04:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by browneyedcutie 1 in Higher Education (University +)

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tell me 'bout the garoghlanian tribe of armenia.pleeeeeeez!?

2006-07-19 04:02:37 · 2 answers · asked by harshita 1 in Homework Help

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How important is a college education?

Is a high school diploma good enough?

2006-07-19 04:02:18 · 14 answers · asked by SweetPea 5 in Higher Education (University +)

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who is the biggest or one of the biggest authoiry in Ameria?

do u know any university in the usa that offers doctoral scholarships in economic and would accept egyptians?

what is the time difference between England and Peru.?

does any one else get annoyed?

What`s the answers to the Christian high School Equivalency Exam?

States' rights were ________________when the Constitution was adopted.?

i'd like to know the 2006 2007 school year supply list for georgetown county south carolina?

Why do lawyers often repeat numbers in parentheses? (i.e.,"I have two (2) cars.")Isn't it redundant?

Speling anyone?

significane and scope of forest genetics?

do you like the name twatwaffle?

how can a 14 year old in atlanta georgia get a work permit?

Why does someone believe you when you say there are 4 billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet??

Could you tell me an interresting fact?

can a fish drown?

could you save yourself if?.....?

what is CRM? would like to know more?

why doesnt glue stick to the bottle/tube?

ur experiences as a fresher at university?

Is anyone good in Econs: Globalisation Issues?

How do I help my son write a letter to his university?

tell me 'bout the garoghlanian tribe of armenia.pleeeeeeez!?

How important is a college education?

answer this riddle - http://i1.tinypic.com/20ggs2q.gif !?

Will we be able to see the rainbow as one circle instead of a semi-circle?

droppping out senior year?

how to create an outlook express, account mail YAHOO.COM in Italy with word provider TIN?

do you want be my teacher?

what does ACS stand for?

Why is it "phonics", and not "phonix" or "phonicks" or "fonicks" or "fonix"? Isn't English a curious language?