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He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words



 
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He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words #1 (permalink) Mon Nov 03, 2008 16:02 pm   He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words		  
He couldn't complete his words

He couldn't finish his words

Which one is correct or what you suggest ?
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He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words #2 (permalink) Mon Nov 03, 2008 16:04 pm   He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words		  
Either one.

Does he have a speech impediment? Is mouth full? Or do you mean he couldn't finish/complete his oration/speech?
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He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words #3 (permalink) Mon Nov 03, 2008 16:06 pm   He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words		  
The last one
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He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words #4 (permalink) Mon Nov 03, 2008 16:23 pm   He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words		  
Then use the word "speech" instead of words, but feel free to use either "finish" or "complete."
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He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words #5 (permalink) Mon Nov 03, 2008 16:24 pm   He couldn't finish his words vs He couldn't complete his words		  
Ok Thank You
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