Would not comment

**motico** · 30-Apr-2011, 19:22

I would like to know if the two sentences have the same meaning. Thanks!

The company refuses to comment on the rumors.
The company would not comment on the rumors.

**bhaisahab** · 30-Apr-2011, 20:29

Originally Posted by motico

I would like to know if the two sentences have the same meaning. Thanks!

The company refuses to comment on the rumours.
The company would not comment on the rumours.

Essentially, they mean the same.

**freezeframe** · 30-Apr-2011, 21:26

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

**motico** · 30-Apr-2011, 21:42

Originally Posted by freezeframe

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

I respect both the English and the American spelling…

**bhaisahab** · 01-May-2011, 07:52

Originally Posted by freezeframe

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

I didn't know that. Thank you.

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