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  1. 18-May-2010, 04:12 #1
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    Default An unusual sentence

    How do you explain the use of "being" in this sentence?

    "Some women are addicted to attention, the most addictive kind being the male, flattering variety."
  2. 18-May-2010, 04:18 #2
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    Default Re: An unusual sentence

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    How do you explain the use of "being" in this sentence?

    "Some women are addicted to attention, the most addictive kind being the male, flattering variety."
    being - which is

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