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| E.X. He laughs at his/the victims after stealing all their money. Should I use a possessive or a definite article with victims? Itīs his victims, but not really his victims īcause they are really 'free' after he steals them. Itīs not as it happens with a dog. 'Itīs my dog' Here, I can see the aspect of possession, but not for instance in my sentence. Which one should I use? Thanks a million! Jesús |
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| "his" works. |
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| Is "the" possible, but with a different meaning? |
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| It could be used with the same meaning, or a different one (someone else's victims). |
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