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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Three soldiers were detained by the police for some reason. Correct?
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Your sentence is correct, and it would fit in certain contexts. In isolation, however, it seems lacking to me. I would expect an adjective: for some unknown/undisclosed reason.
- Your sentence is correct, and it would fit in certain contexts.
- In isolation, however, it seems lacking to me.
- I would expect an adjective: for some unknown/undisclosed reason.
- Otherwise, a reason seems to be better.
- You're the best judge, though.
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Your sentence is correct, and it would fit in certain contexts. In isolation, however, it seems lacking to me. I would expect an adjective: for some unknown/undisclosed reason. Otherwise, a reason seems to be better. You're the best judge, though.
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