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ariadne0614

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4. I hear you, and yet. . .

Reply to Aviation Pro (Original post)

Sat Oct 18, 2025, 04:17 PM

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I was taught to consider using “and” instead of “but”, which can have the effect of negating the first phrase. I’m sure it wasn’t your intention to diminish today’s NoKings protests.

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