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  1. 09-Apr-2011, 09:22 #1
    motico
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    Default Would not

    Why would not and not did not?

    "The IDF would not comment, due to a gag order imposed in the investigation."
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    Default Re: Would not

    Quote Originally Posted by motico View Post
    Why would not and not did not?

    "The IDF would not comment, due to a gag order imposed in the investigation."
    "would not comment" means they weren't willing to comment

    "did not comment" means they didn't comment for whatever reason
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