Yes you can, depending on the type of document. I wouldn't suggest you use abbreviations in formal writings, but in tables, graphs, etc., abbreviations are acceptable. 4. Totally acceptable and natural a) See yous later! b) (Who ate the chocolate?) It was me. c) I ain't interested in that. d) I'm not bothered by that at all. e) It wasn't I. f) Who should I give this โ€ฆ 'Acceptable to' is not really used in this situation. 'Approved by' and 'accepted by' are both perfectly fine, although I think 'approved' is a more typical usage. As a side note, program and report โ€ฆ

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I'm not sure that there should logically be any objections to "commit oneself to do something" if "commit to do something" and "stand/be committed to do something" are acceptable. And what did you [say you] hope to be when you grow up? I agree with you that that sentence is acceptable, but you have added a verb and a complement clause: "say [that] you . . . ." โ€ฆ as lingobingo points out, as per is acceptable and not incorrect. It is usually used in business or legal communications and not in casual conversation unless you enjoy trying to impress โ€ฆ In British Englsih I'm sure it's acceptable, and after all, in spoken English "earnt" seems to me far easier to say than "earned".

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