English Grammar
Hi friends, which preposition is more common?

1. This crisis has raised questions over the government's competency or this crisis has raised questions about the government's competency.
2. They are haggling over the price or they are haggling about the price.

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English Grammar
Hi friends, which preposition is more common?

1. This crisis has raised questions over the government's competency or this crisis has raised questions about the government's competency. 
2. They are haggling over the price or they are haggling about the price.

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Thanks a lot guys

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Thanks a lot!!!, I will keep these in mind.

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1. This crisis has raised questions about the government's competencE.  [In my opinion, "competency" is wrong.]

2.  Either is fine.

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I agree mostly with Chase. Although I would say that 'over' would also be fine for #1, but that 'about' wouldn't really be used for #2.

I'm from the UK, for reference.

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Kai,

As you probably know, they are interchangeable, so here is the verdict on which is more common to my Californian ears:

1.  about
2. over

I'd be interested in hearing the opinion of speakers from other regions.

Take care,

Chase

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