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Old 02-Nov-2006, 21:54
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Default Re: Using the "Being Verb" twice in a sentence

Hello VM

It is possible to use that construction, e.g.

1. If I say that, I will be being very silly.

However, it's not very often used. I think this is because progressive constructions place us vividly in the middle of the action or state; which is more difficult in the context of an action or state that hasn't yet happened, than in a past or present action or state.

That said, other members may have other views!

All the best,

MrP
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