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Hasibrahman Posted 6 years ago
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Giving a 20-minute..

Do these have the same meaning?

1) Giving a 20-minute speech in a second language standing up for the most hated man in the world is really brave.

2) Giving a 20-minute speech in a second language to stand up for the most hated man in the world is really brave.

3) Giving a 20-minute speech in a second language while standing up for the most hated man in the world is really brave.

  

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Do these have the same meaning? But here are a few comments about nuances, 1) Giving a 20-minute speech in a second language standing up for the most hated man in the world is really brave. This sounds to me like your main purpose is to give a speech in a second language.

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Do these have the same meaning? Broadly speaking, yes.But here are a few comments about nuances,

1) Giving a 20-minute speech in a second language standing up for the most hated man in the world is really brave. This sounds to me like your main purpose is to give a speech in a second language.

2) Giving a 20-minute speech in a second language to stand up