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There are some English words and phrases that can’t be said in American English. Like the “I inherited this government position from my father”. Or, “Sure hope the King doesn’t veto this legislation”.

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Skullgrid@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

“I inherited this government position from my father”.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prescott_Bush
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_H._W._Bush
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeb_Bush

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- brown567@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  Also, as far as the “King Veto” part:
  
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- yesman@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Cromwell
  
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  - MediumGray@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    They’re not denying that happens in England, just pointing out that it functionally happens in the US too. So I’m not really sure what your point is.
    
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MintyFresh@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Lol don’t watch the news

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punksnotdead@slrpnk.net ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
…wikipedia.org/…/List_of_United_States_presidenti…

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ohulancutash@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
The last royal veto was in 1708, and any attempt to do so now would probably end the monarchy.

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