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64. Where does one find 'subtext' in a news report?

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Sat Sep 27, 2025, 09:38 PM

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Bill was was also a "dog". CentralMass Friday #37

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You think she'd be framed any differently? mr715 Friday #60

Which news broadcast Oeditpus Rex Friday #61

It certainly was subtext. As it is here. mr715 Friday #62

Where does one find 'subtext' in a news report? Oeditpus Rex 22 hrs ago #64

This message was self-deleted by its author mr715 21 hrs ago #66

it's utterly ridiculous Skittles Friday #49

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