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From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-06-30 21:49:29


Tobias Schwinger <tschwinger_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Rob Stewart wrote:
>> From: Tobias Schwinger <tschwinger_at_[hidden]>
>>
>>>>Rob Stewart wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>> When classifying types it is often necessary to match against several
>>>>>> variations of one aspect. There are special variations which make this
>>>>>> possible. These are called *abstract variations*.
>>>>>
>>>But the term "variation" is used too often in this sentence.
>>>
>>> When classifying types it is often necessary to match against several
>>> variations of one aspect. There are special, *abstract* variations for that.
>>
>>
>> I'll grant that it is repetitious, but I don't care for your
>> change. Here's another try:
>>
>> When classifying types it is often necessary to match against
>> several variations of one aspect. Special, *abstract*
>> variations make this possible.
>>
>
> Nice! Thanks!

Except that "this" needs an antecedent.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Antecedent Nanny

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