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I want to know what is wrong with the phrase "failed in not controlling for such variables". Per OG explanation, it says the phrase failed in not controlling for is awkward and does not mean the same thing failed to control for. Can someone please clarify. @ davidfrank, The word "Fai...
- by [email protected]
Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:48 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Swiss psychologists
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@ davidfrank, The word "Failed" already emphasizes the activity has not been done, is there a need to specify the not again? Even better, try rephrasing "Failed to control" as "did not control", the NOT is inherent in the word "Failed".... I hope this helps in...
- by [email protected]
Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:46 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Swiss psychologists
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7115