27 November 2006
From the Bristol Mardi Gras Programme, when discussing the ‘not-for-profit’ nature of the limited company that runs the event:
“The truth of the issue is that not one [company] has yet to benefit from the event.”
Ah, the old double negative! Have they made money or haven’t they not made money?
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Double negatives |
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Posted by Sven
22 November 2006
Yes, you’ve spotted it:

There’s also a misused ellipsis in there for good measure. Well done!
(Should you wish, you can enter this competition at The Pineapple.)
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Common mistakes, Ellipses |
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