The ellipsis in the sentence indicates an omission, as it suggests that a portion of the original text has been removed. This is supported by the fact that the phrase implies a longer timeframe or additional context regarding the legal proceedings, which is not fully disclosed.
Use the sentence to answer the prompt.
He read that "it took more than two years...for the case to tried in court and a verdict to be reached."
In 1-2 sentences, explain if the ellipsis is used in the paragraph to indicate a pause or an omission. Use details to support your answer.
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