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Is it possible to have 17 prepositional phrases in one sentence?

It's theoretically possible to have 17 prepositional phrases in a sentence, but it would be incredibly long, convoluted, and likely very difficult to understand.

Here's why:

* Prepositional phrases are typically short: They consist of a preposition followed by its object. Too many in a row would create a lot of nested structures.

* Clarity and readability: Sentences become harder to follow with too many prepositional phrases, making it difficult to grasp the meaning.

While you could technically construct such a sentence, it would be more of a grammatical curiosity than a practical example of good writing.

For clear and effective communication, it's best to use prepositional phrases sparingly and strategically.

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