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Dictionary of English - unlike
unlike
This can precede a noun or a pronoun: She is quite unlike her brother; A book unlike any other. It can also introduce a whole clause: Unlike those in poorer countries, people here seldom go hungry. Do not say Unlike in poorer countries, people here seldom go hungry, as people is not being compared to anything.
Make sure that the things said to be unlike each other can actually be compared: a sentence such as Unlike Colin, Jacky's talent is for business compares Colin with Jacky's talent, not with Jacky herself. Use Unlike Colin's, Jacky's talent is for business or, more elegantly, Unlike Colin, Jacky has a talent for business.
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Ghana was the first country to adopt the pan-African colours. The star is known as the ‘lode star of African freedom’. Effective date: 28 February 1966.
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