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Newguest Posted 16 years ago
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Is it OK to say: He wanted to give up his desires, wants and be happy with whatever he had.
Is it OK to say: He wanted to give up his desires, wants and be happy with whatever he had.
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his desires and wants... With the comma it sounds like he is giving up his desires, his wants, and [something else]. But then whatever the third thing is, it isn't there.
- his desires and wants...
- With the comma it sounds like he is giving up his desires, his wants, and [something else].
- But then whatever the third thing is, it isn't there.
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...his desires and wants...
With the comma it sounds like he is giving up his desires, his wants, and [something else]. But then whatever the third thing is, it isn't there.
With the comma it sounds like he is giving up his desires, his wants, and [something else]. But then whatever the third thing is, it isn't there.
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