Dominik92
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Hello all
1) To this point in time, California seemed to have avoided, that is, appears to have avoided in the days that have now passed, many of the worst examples. It looks back on the past days.
2) To this point in time, California had seemed to avoid, that is, appears to have avoided in the days that have now passed, many of the worst examples. It looks back on the past days.
What's the difference between these two? Are these two ways of expressing exactly the same idea? If no, what is the difference between the two?
Also:
I don't think it would be idiomatic/correct to say "Californiahad seemed to have avoided..." in any context, wouldn't it?
However, I wonder whether or not it would be acceptable to use "California had seemed to be avoiding..." in any context?
Will appreciate any help, thank you!
1) To this point in time, California seemed to have avoided, that is, appears to have avoided in the days that have now passed, many of the worst examples. It looks back on the past days.
2) To this point in time, California had seemed to avoid, that is, appears to have avoided in the days that have now passed, many of the worst examples. It looks back on the past days.
What's the difference between these two? Are these two ways of expressing exactly the same idea? If no, what is the difference between the two?
Also:
I don't think it would be idiomatic/correct to say "California
However, I wonder whether or not it would be acceptable to use "California had seemed to be avoiding..." in any context?
Will appreciate any help, thank you!