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    From HenHanna@HenHanna@dev.null to sci.lang,alt.usage.english,alt.language.latin on Fri Nov 8 20:36:21 2024
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    On Mon, 28 Oct 2024 8:23:44 +0000, Hibou wrote:

    Le 28/10/2024 |a 00:56, HenHanna a |-crit :
    better ways to phrase these?

    1) This animal's behavior is interesting to study.
    2) This animal's behavior is interesting for us to study.
    3) This animal's behavior is compelling to study.
    4) This animal's behavior is compelling for us to study.
    __________________________

    You're right! The phrase "This animal's behavior is compelling to study"
    can indeed sound awkward or overly formal. [...]




    Seeing this, I am reminded of how much I respect Bertel, Jan, Silvano,
    and the other non-native English speakers who step boldly into this
    forum, posting their own words, not hiding behind the unattributed
    output of some AI or other.

    Bravo!


    It makes sense that [non-native English speakers]
    wuld be more interested in responding to these questions.


    Wasn't it a Dutch guy who wrote that famous poem
    about English spelling?


    For us... it's like answering questions in math
    like how to multiply 2 negative numbvers
    or explaining why 0.999999999.... and 1 are the same, etc.



    in your comment... [I am reminded of] can be better put
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