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[–] Underwaterbob@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago (10 children)

One of my favorite examples of crazy English is: "All of the faith that he had had had had no effect on the outcome of his life."

[–] cornshark@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

On the exam, Johnny, while Bobby had had 'had', had had 'had had'. 'Had had' had had a better effect on the teacher.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago
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