Abu Dhabi Negotiations Continue With Major Differences
Positive descriptions of talks do not establish a settlement.
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In this lesson: Assess optimistic descriptions against evidence of an agreement.
Grammar in this story: Descriptions versus evidence
were not evidence
The phrase distinguishes positive language about negotiations from proof of an achieved outcome.
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Kyiv and Washington described earlier talks positively, but major differences remained. Further diplomacy and a planned European meeting did not establish a completed peace settlement.
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