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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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"They have "de facto" atomic bombs."

One scholar used air quotes when saying "de facto" on TV, so I was wondering if air quotes can be used for emphasis or they are used only for sarcasm? And here is what he said,

"They have "de facto" atomic bombs."

What do you native English speakers think? Thank you so much as usual and take good care in advance.
  

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It sounds like sarcasm to me.

  • It sounds like sarcasm to me.
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It sounds like sarcasm to me.

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