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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

We are living in a day when there are attempts

We are living in a day when there are attempts to tear down and detroy dignitaries.

Hi,

Does the above sound right and make sense? If yes, what does it mean to you? Thanks.
  

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I find 'dignitaries' a slightly odd object for 'tear down' and 'destroy' (which are essentially synonymous verbs).

  • I find 'dignitaries' a slightly odd object for 'tear down' and 'destroy' (which are essentially synonymous verbs).
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I find 'dignitaries' a slightly odd object for 'tear down' and 'destroy' (which are essentially synonymous verbs).
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Thanks, Mister.

The base sentence wasn't well formed, was it?

Does it try to mean "We're now in a period/time when common people attempt to overthrow dignitaries?" Thanks.
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Yes, that is the gist of it, I suppose.

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