"I think the Russians certainly understood the importance of there being a political resolution in Syria and there being a process that pursues a political resolution," said the official, who requested anonymity to discuss the private meeting.
In this sentence, I cannot understand the meaning of "there being a political resolution" and " there being a process". why the author put "there being" in front of the "a political resolution" and " a process"??
thank you,
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'There being' = the existence of. Does that help you?
— Mister Micawber
'There being' = the existence of.
Does that help you?
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