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Samir1 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Complete the Second Half of the Sentence

"… became a habit

"outlasting its need."

What could go in between there? Thanks.
  

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eg Years ago it became a habit, but now it seems to be outlasting its need. This is a rather clumsy sentence.

— Clive

  • eg Years ago it became a habit, but now it seems to be outlasting its need.
  • This is a rather clumsy sentence.
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eg Years ago it became a habit, but now it seems to be outlasting its need.

This is a rather clumsy sentence.
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Hi, thanks. I failed to mention the whole thing is supposed to be past tense. In other words there should be no "now." The whole event already happened.

I meant it to be …

"… became a habit that/which"

"outlasting its need."

But I really liked your example, save these pesky stipulations. Thanks.
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Writing and mailing a daily letter to her mother became a habit for her, far outlasting its need.
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