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Here - I have done it for you. The Shrike Send a noteboard - 12/11/2017 03:06:00 PM

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maybe with links? But no sarcasm because I hate sarcasm.


1. I'd rather be hugged than killed.
2. I'd rather be hugged then killed.
  1. I'd rather be pissed off than pissed on.
  2. I'd rather be pissed off then pissed on.

Can you not see the difference in meaning of the four sentences?

Than refers to comparision
Then refers to a sequence of events.


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can you explain that in more detail? - 11/11/2017 12:23:41 AM 341 Views
Here - I have done it for you. - 12/11/2017 03:06:00 PM 248 Views
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This one? - 09/11/2017 10:59:39 PM 492 Views
The very same! - 10/11/2017 07:47:35 PM 261 Views
different than *NM* - 09/11/2017 09:57:20 PM 175 Views
Can I understand what you're saying/writing? That's all I really need. - 10/11/2017 03:32:47 PM 384 Views

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