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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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or /and

He is a serious criminal. He's worse than Milosevic or/and Saddam.

Are both correct? Is there any difference between the two?
Thanks.
  

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"And" may be acceptable. " - A.

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  • "And" may be acceptable.
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"And" may be acceptable. I would not use it, except to say, "He's worse than Milosevic and Saddam combined!" - A.
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So or compares the person with Milosevic and Saddam separately while and compares him to the total of Milosevic and Saddam, right?
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That's my feeling, but other opinions should be obtained.

As I said, if I were using "and," I'd specify "combined." - like wearing suspenders and a belt.

- A.
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