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Can someone explain the meaning of "reaffirm"? | Misgivings vs. doubts
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No-one ... never #1 (permalink) Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:13 am   No-one ... never		  
Dear teacher,
Please help me explain the sentence:
" No-one has never solved such a difficult problem."
Thanks a lot.
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No-one ... never #2 (permalink) Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:15 am   No-one ... never		  
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It is a double negative, and unacceptable in standard English. It should read: No one has ever solved such a difficult problem.
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