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Winston Churchill touted it as the “Gibraltar of the East”.
Touted? Really?
tout (tout)
v. tout·ed, tout·ing, touts
v.intr.
1. To solicit customers, votes, or patronage, especially in a brazen way.
2. To obtain and deal in information on racehorses.
I don't agree. "Tout" in this context simply follows (one of the definitions of) the Oxford English Dictionary, which is "to attempt to persuade people the merits of something". To say that Churchill "called it" is to water down the strength of his words and make them a simple statement, which is not the case.
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02:09, 5 April 2017 (UTC)reply
I'm not staggered.
It was completed in 1939 at a staggering cost of £60 million[1] — equivalent to £2½ billion in 2006.
Does Morris (the cited source) actually call this "staggering?" If so, perhaps it should be made clearer that this is Morris' characterization. --
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Justanothersgwikieditor: Hey! I am the leading researcher on the topic. It is area not known even to researchers at URA, NUS or NHB. This is all new research but also sensitive due to it being war related site and close to prisons. My research is correct and a trained eye will know that the maps and aerials support the write up. I would suggest it remain since I am expert on the field. Thank you.
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04:07, 17 November 2021 (UTC)reply
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Menkh4243: Unfortunately this is not how wikipedia works. You need to provide a reference to the statements you written otherwise it will be considered original research as I had previously written on your talkpage. I have to revert your changes. Thanks --
Justanothersgwikieditor (
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04:09, 17 November 2021 (UTC)reply
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Justanothersgwikieditor: Hmm I see. But isn't Wikipedia for the greater good of sharing knowledge. This subject area is fresh vital knowledge not previously known by academics, and should be shared with the public. Unfortunately due to the government's involvement, nothing can be referenced directly to those statements as they will not publish my findings. So I am in a tricky spot. Any advice?
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Justanothersgwikieditor::: Hmm how unfortunate. Can images and proof of the findings on a blog or Instagram page be quoted? I can guarantee you its not a hoax haha. This is a frustrating situation. Thanks again for your help and guidance.