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   Phil Carmody to Treesong   
   Re: Alitalia files for bankruptcy   
   26 Dec 17 11:33:52   
   
   From: pc+usenet@asdf.org   
      
   Treesong  writes:   
   > On Friday, September 5, 2008 at 7:17:16 PM UTC-4, Mick. wrote:   
   > > Alitalia files for bankruptcy = A lack, it's fairly unprofitable.   
   >   
   > OK, but 'lack' is not close to 'bankruptcy'.   
      
   So you don't think bankruptcy is associated with a lack of capital, or liquid   
   assets, with which to pay your debts?   
      
   > I think 'Alack, it's fairly unprofitable' is excellent. Maybe that's what he   
   meant?   
      
   Alack is also good, it flows better, being less staccato.   
      
   Phil   
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