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Abil Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Protect and safeguard

On the other hand, to protect and safeguard the grabbed lands the government is forced to keep a huge number of troops in the area.

Is the sentence OK? Thanks.
  

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I think that the 2 words are too similar in meaning. Use this: On the other hand, to protect the confiscated lands , the government is forced to keep a huge number of troops in the area.

— Mister Micawber

  • I think that the 2 words are too similar in meaning.
  • Use this: On the other hand, to protect the confiscated lands , the government is forced to keep a huge number of troops in the area.
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I think that the 2 words are too similar in meaning. Use this:

On the other hand, to protect the confiscated lands, the government is forced to keep a huge number of troops in the area.
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Thanks MM. But is there any difference in meaning between 'grabbed land' and 'confiscated land'?
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'Confiscate' is a legal, more formal word; 'grab' is casual.
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