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I look round and see that we've got more people watching us than are watching the bears.

:?: I 'm not sure the word "are" is necessary here? Is it ok without it? Pls.

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Originally Posted by puzzle

I look round and see that we've got more people watching us than are watching the bears.

:?: I 'm not sure the word "are" is necessary here? Is it ok without it?

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It is acceptable without 'are'. Even more natural in conversation is:

I look round and see that we've got more people watching us than the bears.