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Re:The limitations of Steven Pinker’s optimism by dredmorbius on Monday February 26, 2018 @05:37AM (#16464385)
Gray is not American.
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Re:The limitations of Steven Pinker’s optimism by GeorgeTirebiter on Monday February 26, 2018 @09:48PM (#16470747)
I knew that Gray was not American. I do not know British English, so I don't know whether Brits speak that way. I pointed this out. Do you know the answer?
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Re:The limitations of Steven Pinker’s optimism by dredmorbius on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @07:12AM (#16472753)
I'd expect your suggested form to be used, by an educated Brit or American.
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