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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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Uncertain himself, he suggested they represent the initials of his employer
On October 1, 1821, government inspectors visiting Sam Wilson's plant on a routine inspection questioned a worker on the meaning of the initials (U.S.). Uncertain himself, he suggested they represented the initials of his employer, Uncle Sam.
What does "suggested" refer to in the above? Is it implied, came up with, or guessed? Thanks.
What does "suggested" refer to in the above? Is it implied, came up with, or guessed? Thanks.
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). Uncertain himself, he suggested they represented the initials of his employer, Uncle Sam. What does "suggested" refer to in the above?
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- Uncertain himself, he suggested they represented the initials of his employer, Uncle Sam.
- What does "suggested" refer to in the above?
- Is it implied, came up with, or guessed ?
- Thanks.
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Hi,
On October 1, 1821, government inspectors visiting Sam Wilson's plant on a routine inspection questioned a worker on the meaning of the initials (U.S.). Uncertain himself, he suggested they represented the initials of his employer, Uncle Sam.
What does "suggested" refer to in the above? Is it implied, came up with,
On October 1, 1821, government inspectors visiting Sam Wilson's plant on a routine inspection questioned a worker on the meaning of the initials (U.S.). Uncertain himself, he suggested they represented the initials of his employer, Uncle Sam.
What does "suggested" refer to in the above? Is it implied, came up with,
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"Suggest" here probably means "put forward/come up with for consideration".
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