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Originally Posted by Tony M
tsk... less can only be used on single items, so it's 'require fewer than 15 hours to run'
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Actually it's less not fewer when speaking of time:
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There are exceptions to these rules; for example, it is customary to use the word less to describe time, money, and distance. For example, you could say, “That wedding reception lasted less than two hours. I hope they paid the band less than $400.” So keep in mind that time, money, and distance are different, but if you stick with the quick and dirty tip that less is for mass nouns and fewer is for count nouns, you'll be right most of the time.
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Woo hoo! The English degree gets put to good use for once...