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On the meaning of common phrases with "can", "could", etc.

What is it about?

We propose an analysis of the meaning of modal verbs that takes into account the import of the context. The context surrounding a modal verb can often legitimately be called a modal "construction".

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Bert Cappelle and ilse depraetere

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