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Canada apologizes for honoring another veteran from unit that fought with Nazis (forward.com)

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The representative of King Charles III in Canada expressed ‘deep regret’ for giving elite awards to Peter Savaryn, the former chancellor of the University of Alberta who served with SS Galichina during World War II.

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[–] Fiivemacs 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They really shouldn't be saying fought with....when I fight with someone, I typically am not working with them. Fought alongside would be a much better way to say it.

Regardless, 😅

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Passive voice once again moving mountains.