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Keir Giles
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Thank you. It was the third that first caught my attention.
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
No, I very much doubt all of it was, and the translation need not necessarily have been by AI.
December 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Sadly, no, no crystal ball required, just paying attention to what was happening and being willing to admit where it would lead.
December 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Patience please. The thread asking Russian speakers what they notice about the text is coming later.
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thank you! The first one is particularly reassuring but perhaps they should add the word “yet” at the end.
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thank you. Yes, I think it’s more of a feature in “certain” European languages than it is in British English at least. So I’m interested to know if it’s a natural thing for a native speaker of American English.
December 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Yes... it's more the meaning and context than the grammar that I was wondering about.

There is a reason for the questions but I'm hoping to poll a few more answers first!
December 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Please do share any ones that are worth it - the paywall always means I can't read my own stuff!
December 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Bonus question. How long does it take you to tell if there is anything wrong with this sentence?

4/3
December 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Have you come across the word "spiritual" used in this manner before, and if so where?

3/3
December 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Is it normal and natural in American English to use the word "certain" in this way?

2/3
December 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Yes. Something has changed in what NATO is willing to say. Now we just need to wait and see if anything has changed in what NATO is willing to do.
December 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Ahhhhh I had no idea what you meant but now I am listening to the start of the programme and it is indeed called “The Context”!
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM