• BartyDeCanter@lemmy.sdf.org
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    25 days ago

    “That that” can and probably should be replaced with “that which” in almost every instance it is used.

    Edit: or “when that”

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      24 days ago

      Many times you don’t need the first “that” at all.

      Did you know that I play soccer?

      Vs

      Did you know I play soccer?

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      24 days ago

      I’m surprised that that is your opinion.

      Put that in your thatwhich and eat it ;).