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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Spent years suffering from mental pain
After losing her son, she spent years suffering from mental pain and distress.
... she suffered from mental pain and distress for many years.
Hi,
Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
BTW, do "mental pain" amount to "distress?" If yes, are they redundant? Thanks.
... she suffered from mental pain and distress for many years.
Hi,
Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
BTW, do "mental pain" amount to "distress?" If yes, are they redundant? Thanks.
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-- There is some overlap, but it is not awkward; the phrasing helps define her condition well.
- -- There is some overlap, but it is not awkward; the phrasing helps define her condition well.
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Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you?-- Yes
BTW, do "mental pain" amount to "distress?" If yes, are they redundant?-- There is some overlap, but it is not awkward; the phrasing helps define her condition well.
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Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you?-- Yes
BTW, do "mental pain" amount to "distress?" If yes, are they redundant?-- There is some overlap, but it is not awkward; the phrasing helps define her condition well.
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