• TallonMetroid@lemmy.world
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    19 hours ago

    “Senator Elon Musk” is ambiguous phrasing. Obviously, what is meant is “Senator [that] Elon Musk”, but it could also have been calling Aparthiedman himself a senator.

    • Mr_Dr_Oink@lemmy.world
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      18 hours ago

      It reads like a gardenpath sentence.

      For example (made up on the spot so excuse me if its crap)

      Muscle man made harms others when using force

      [Muscle that was made by man]