I would like to know why we must use the preposition "to" instead of "for" in the following sentence
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Is there a loophole "to" some of these requirements?
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I would like to know why we must use the preposition "to" instead of "for" in the following sentence
Thanks
Is there a loophole "to" some of these requirements?
Best Answer
You wouldn't.
The correct version is:
See the example sentences here, and here.
The word loophole originally referred to a real hole. Hole occur in things, not to or for things. (Although in fairness it should be said that sometimes prepositions in English are pretty arbitrary.)
Obviously there are sentences in which 'to' can be used with loophole, but they have a different meaning, such as: