MLUG: Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] New verb!
Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] New verb!
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On 6/3/07, Jonathan King <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
It can be, but "flawed", the adjective comes from "flawed", the past
participle of (wait for it) "flaw". The distinction can be subtle, but
"flawed" can be used in a "full" passive clause:

The process was flawed by the ignorance of the selection panel.


That sentence sounds wrong to my ear. I guess I need to practice using "flaw" this way.

Regards,
Mark
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Mark Rages, Engineer
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