Does this make sense?

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Many dogs live for at least twelve years — smaller dogs for longer.

Blue Jay · Accepted Answer

Yes.

Philip · Answer

for, in both parts,seems to get in the way. Any other natives feel this way?

Fivejedjon · Answer

Philipfor, in both parts,seems to get in the way. Any other natives feel this way?

I would use it.

Blue Jay · Answer

fivejedjonI would use it.

I would too. The second part, especially, sounds rather abrupt without it.

Philip · Answer

Blue JayThe second part, especially, sounds rather abrupt without it

Maybe a comma would help.

Fivejedjon · Answer

PhilipMaybe a comma would help.

Where would you put it?

Philip · Answer

(..)Smaller dogs, longer.

Fivejedjon · Answer

Philip(..)Smaller dogs, longer.

OK. Without the 'for', I can go with the comma.

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