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"As much of a defender of nature that I am, It's always been hard for me that we are approaching the point when there will no longer be any salvation for Earth, and all life will come to extinction..."
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Christine Christie Is this sentence correct: No. It contrasts defending nature with feeling bad that it is ending, or seems to. The English is a bit askew.
- Christine Christie Is this sentence correct: No.
- It contrasts defending nature with feeling bad that it is ending, or seems to.
- The English is a bit askew.
- The first phrase is natural as "As much of a defender of nature as I am, …", but I think you meant "Being the defender of nature that I am".
- The salvation thing is OK.
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Christine ChristieIs this sentence correct:
No. It contrasts defending nature with feeling bad that it is ending, or seems to. The English is a bit askew. The first phrase is natural as "As much of a defender of nature as I am, …", but I think you meant "Being the defender of nature that I am". The salvation thing is OK.
0Christine ChristieAs much of a defender of nature that I am, it's always been hard for me that we are approaching the point when there will no longer be any salvation for Earth, and all life will come to extinction.
Correct. However, it may not mean what you intend. The 'as much of' phrasing suggests 'although', which in turn suggests contrast. Bu
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