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Does using "on weekends" in this sentence sound natural? Or can I just say "weekend"?
"This month, I could post an essay every day except on weekends."
Does using "on weekends" in this sentence sound natural? Or can I just say "weekend"?
"This month, I could post an essay every day except on weekends."
"This month, I could post an essay every day except on weekends."
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In these cases, "on weekends" is more natural
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