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Silak12 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

stood trial?

Hi! everyone.
The case has caused uproar in New Zealand, with the government facing criticism for failing to ensure the diplomat stood trial.
Should not the colored be "stand trial"?
Thanks!
  

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If the possibility of his standing trial is now viewed as in the past then "stood trial" is correct.

  • If the possibility of his standing trial is now viewed as in the past then "stood trial" is correct.
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If the possibility of his standing trial is now viewed as in the past then "stood trial" is correct.

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