Is "the red and blue", where each is a separate noun, grammatically correct? Or should it be "the red and the blue"? (Note: they are separate nouns because the context makes it clear they are specifically the red and (the) blue of a particular object, this is implied) (This is a random example)
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3Does this answer your question? Can articles be omitted in front of the second and third nouns? – Peter Shor Jun 08 '20 at 23:00
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To a certain extent it's a question of emphasis. – Hot Licks Jun 08 '20 at 23:02
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"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" ... Do you think it would be just as impactful with only one "the"? – GEdgar Jun 09 '20 at 00:43