for that of the"

[tufguy]

What struck me the most is the contrast between the speed of MR {name of the person}'s trial set against the endless postponement "for that of the" Mumbai attacker. these are the lines from a newspaper.

I would like to know what is the way of using "for that of the"? Could you please tell me when and where can we use it?

 

[emsr2d2]

Replace "that" with "the trial" and see if you find it easier to understand. You should then be able to see how it might be used in other (suitable) contexts.

 

[Rover_KE]

It's a mistake. It should be '... the endless postponement of that of the Mumbai attacker'.

 

[emsr2d2]

It's a mistake. It should be '... the endless postponement of that of the Mumbai attacker'.

Oops, I missed that.