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what is a difference between following two sentences? A: their failure must be but a challenge to others.B: their failure must be a challenge to others.Thanks you for your answer, in advance.

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

gray apple 171What is a the difference between the following two sentences?

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gray apple 171A: Their failure must be but a challenge to others.

It must be the case that their failure is no more than a challenge to others.

(This is an unusual sentence. It's doubtful anyone would say it.)

gray apple 171B: Their failure must be a challenge to others.

It must be the case that their failure is a challenge to others.
(From the evidence at hand it can be deduced that their failure is a challenge to others.)

CJ

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