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Odessa Dawn Posted 12 years ago
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"Not only are they sad and tearful, not only are they …"?

Hi.

"Not only are they sad and tearful, not only are they stunned and heartbroken—they are terrified, and it feels very personal."

Can I change the second not only to nor, please?
  

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I don't think you can interrupt the comparison by using a different method. nor are they stunned" changes the meaning.

  • I don't think you can interrupt the comparison by using a different method.
  • nor are they stunned" changes the meaning.
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I don't think you can interrupt the comparison by using a different method. For example, "...nor are they stunned" changes the meaning.

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