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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 12:10 pm
I did not wear my brand-new shoes as I did not want them to be/get dirty.

Can I use either word? Thanks.

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centrox
 
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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 12:18 pm
You can use either, depending on what meaning you intend to convey. Is your question really about the difference between 'being' in a state and 'getting' (becoming) in a state?
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dalehileman
 
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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 12:24 pm
@tanguatlay,
You get that Tang
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centrox
 
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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 12:38 pm
Dale, why did you ask that?
dalehileman
 
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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 12:39 pm
@centrox,
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Yea Cen, on second thought it was kinda rude wasn't it

Tang my apology
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centrox
 
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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 12:40 pm
Dale, this isn't your chat room.
dalehileman
 
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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 01:13 pm
@centrox,
But Cen I was sure it was, yours and mine too. How can I make amends to all those whose are not
centrox
 
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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 01:22 pm
@dalehileman,
Code:How can I make amends to all those whose are not

Just shut up, that's all.
dalehileman
 
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Reply Fri 6 Jan, 2017 01:27 pm
@centrox,
But alas Cen, what'll happen if I don't

Thanking you again for your intense concern over my postings
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