could not make it

English translation: could not be present

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English term or phrase:	could not make it
Selected answer:	could not be present
Entered by:	mockingbird (X)

03:27 Apr 8, 2005

English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: could not make it

could not make it = could not come?

The summon letter had been sent to the two witnesses on Thursday (7/4). However, the witnesses could not make it since Andi Adriadi was at the time was in Jakarta, while Alizar had yet to get permission from his superior,” said Dodi.

mockingbird (X)

could not be present

Explanation:
you're absolutely right.

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NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 16:38

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5 +19

could not be present

NancyLynn

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peer agreement (net): +19

could not be present

Explanation:
you're absolutely right.

NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 16:38
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English
PRO pts in category: 48

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thanks

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