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To: cfimx who wrote (37521)11/8/2000 1:26:44 PM
From: QwikSand  Read Replies (1) of 64865
 
the wsj article simply begs the following question:

Diction quiz for today:

What does the common phrase "to beg the question" mean?

a) To evade the question under discussion

Example
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Q: "Mr. CFO, why were your earnings down 80%?"
A: "We were very focussed on Eastern Europe. Our revenues in Croatia were up 12% year-over-year and profits there up 18%, a fact of which we are proud."
Q: "Mr. CFO, I'm afraid your answer begs the question."

b) To imply an important question related to an issue under discussion.

Example
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"Examination of the gun proves that he fired exactly one shot. He claims he was aiming for the UPS man's navel, and the UPS man was indeed shot there. That begs the question, why did his wife also end up with a bullet hole in the back of her head?"

Answer: A

--QS
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