whose bodies are breaking down = ?

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whose bodies are breaking down = whose health is worsening?

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This is the American era of endless war.

To grasp its sweep, it helps to visit Fort Campbell, Ky., where the Army will soon open a $31 million complex for wounded troops and those whose bodies are breaking down after a decade of deployments.

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@oristarA,

= those soldiers who have not been wounded but are sick due to stress of combat conditions (poor nutrition, fatigue etc).

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@fresco,

fresco wrote:

= those soldiers who have not been wounded but are sick due to stress of combat conditions (poor nutrition, fatigue etc).

Thank you.

Plus, American soldiers are less likely suffered from poor nutrition. Smile

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@oristarA,

Plus, American soldiers are less likely suffered from poor nutrition.

You can't use the passive here, Ori.

Plus, American soldiers are less likely to have suffered from poor nutrition.

Plus, American soldiers are less likely to be suffering from poor nutrition.

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@JTT,

JTT wrote:

Plus, American soldiers are less likely suffered from poor nutrition.

You can't use the passive here, Ori.

Plus, American soldiers are less likely to have suffered from poor nutrition.

Plus, American soldiers are less likely to be suffering from poor nutrition.

Cool.
Thanks.

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