Mar 3, 2006 16:21
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I know the meaning of this word, but I can not grasp it in this particular phrase:
"Once major operations had ceased, however, it soon became clear that postwar planning had been, at best, an afterthought". If you could propose a synonim instead, please. Thanks in advance.
"Once major operations had ceased, however, it soon became clear that postwar planning had been, at best, an afterthought". If you could propose a synonim instead, please. Thanks in advance.
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Mar 3, 2006 16:25: Tony M changed "Level" from "PRO" to "Non-PRO"
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Robert Forstag
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inadequate attention had been devoted to post-war planning
This is the meaning of the phrase, in context.
Suerte.
Suerte.
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a lack of planning - they didn't think about it beforehand
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