as reported by somebody or something
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This is the definition of 'according to.' What is omitted between 'as' and 'reported'? What is the part of speech of 'as'?
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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as
Example As reported by our on the spot reporter earlier in the program the floodwaters continue to rise.
You could argue As( It was) reported(earlier) ... for the words omitted .
'As; is like a preposition in adding further information. I think it might be a conjunction here linking 'reported' to (something that is understood but not necessarily stated but implied )
Happy New Year from Sydney Australia
Mr McAlpin
Mr McAlpin
You could argue As( It was) reported(earlier) ... for the words omitted .
'As; is like a preposition in adding further information. I think it might be a conjunction here linking 'reported' to (something that is understood but not necessarily stated but implied )
Happy New Year from Sydney Australia
Mr McAlpin
Mr McAlpin
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