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Chivalry Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Can I say ROP

"Stalin crushed all dissent that were against him" ?

Or should I use quash instead?

All comments are welcomed.
  

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Hi, "Stalin crushed all dissent that were against him" ? Or should I use quash instead? All comments are welcomed.

— Clive

  • Hi, "Stalin crushed all dissent that were against him" ?
  • Or should I use quash instead?
  • All comments are welcomed.
  • 'Crushed' is better, because it is a much stronger word than 'quash'.
  • 'Were' is wrong.
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Hi,

"Stalin crushed all dissent that were against him" ?

Or should I use quash instead?

All comments are welcomed.

'Crushed' is better, because it is a much stronger word than 'quash'.

'Were' is wrong. Say 'was'.

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What does "ROP" in the title of your post mean?
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khoffWhat does "ROP" in the title of your post mean?
Same question I had.

The fact that it occurs in more than one post by the same user makes me think it's the poster's initials.

CJ
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CalifJim
khoffWhat does "ROP" in the title of your post mean?
Same question I had.

The fact that it occurs in more than one post by the same user makes me think it's the poster's initials.

CJ
Everybody has been wondering that. After 6 people have asked if finally told us be believes it to be Read On Pleas
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Dave Phillipscommon ... in American forums.
First time I've ever seen it.

CJ
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CalifJim
Dave Phillipscommon ... in American forums.
First time I've ever seen it.

CJ
You and everybody else here apparently.
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