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  1. 26-Nov-2005, 07:27 #1
    Itasan
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    Default an accomplished fact

    "an accomplished fact"
    This seems to be British usage. I wonder what is
    the American equivalent. 'An established fact'?
    Thank you.
  2. 27-Nov-2005, 07:07 #2
    Tdol
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    Default Re: an accomplished fact

    I wouldn't use it- I'd use 'established'.
  3. 27-Nov-2005, 07:18 #3
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    Default Re: an accomplished fact

    Oh, I see. Thank you very much, todol.
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