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Alcstephen Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Be Complying and comply

Are there are any differences in meaning between these two sentences ?

Our government should be complying not just with the letter but with the spirit of the Buy American Act.

Our government should comply not just with the letter but with the spirit of the Buy American Act.

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A bit. The first is speaking specifically of right now; the 2nd is speaking of now or in the near future.

  • A bit.
  • The first is speaking specifically of right now; the 2nd is speaking of now or in the near future.
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A bit. The first is speaking specifically of right now; the 2nd is speaking of now or in the near future.

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