• DrSteveBrule@mander.xyz
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    2 days ago

    We would usually say “the ones I spied on”. English is the only language I’ve ever spoken and although it sounds weird to not include the word “on”, I really dont see why its necessary either.

    • SaltSong@startrek.website
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      2 days ago

      Because “spied for,” and “spied with” are both options.

      “I spied them” is a legitimate sentence, but it doesn’t mean covert surveillance in that sentence, only to have seen then, generally through some difficulty.