On July 23, 1854, a clipper ship called the _Flying Cloud_ left New York Harbor under the guidance of Captain Josiah Perkins Creesy and his wife, navigator Eleanor Creesy. Having entered San Francisco Bay a mere 89 days and 8 hours earlier, the celebrated ship set a record that would stand for 135 years.<br/><br/>Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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Mashaal Masha
Jan 06, 2024
On July 23, 1854, a clipper ship called the Flying Cloud entered San Francisco ________ left New York Harbor under the guidance of Captain Josiah Perkins Creesy and his wife, navigator Eleanor Creesy. Having entered San Francisco Bay a mere 89 days and 8 hours earlier, the celebrated ship set a record that would stand for 135 years.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?