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Whl626 Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

I don't take side on any killings ?

Anything wrong with this sentence if what I really mean is I am not in support of any side that uses killing to resolve problems.
  

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It's unclear. In particular, the "on any" part is weak. Try these: I don't take the side of those who kill.

— Ryan smith

  • It's unclear.
  • In particular, the "on any" part is weak.
  • Try these: I don't take the side of those who kill.
  • I don't take sides with those who kill.
  • I don't side with killers.
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It's unclear. In particular, the "on any" part is weak. Try these:

I don't take the side of those who kill.

I don't take sides with those who kill.

I don't side with killers.

Same meaning.
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Any grammatical or spelling mistake in the sentence ? Because someone used the same sentence right after me.

" I don't take sides on killing " .
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The grammar is fine. The meaning seems to be different, though.

It sounds like: "I don't take sides on the issue of killing."

The meaning could be something like: I am undecided when killing is involved, or the issue of killing is too important for me to take sides in any situation (i.e. all killing is wrong, I will not stoop to taking sides).

Anyway, the sentence "I
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