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*“[[Unless]] X” means “except if X has happened”. | *“[[Unless]] X” means “except if X has happened”. | ||
At the point in time at which X happens, then X must have happened. [[Q.E.D.]] | |||
To put it in a way which Lenny Kravitz<ref>The learned author of the celebrated monograph “''It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over''”.</ref> might recognize: | To put it in a way which Lenny Kravitz<ref>The learned author of the celebrated monograph “''It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over''”.</ref> might recognize: | ||
“''It ain’t happened ’til it’s happened.''” | |||
But don’t let that stream of irresistible logic stop you {{tag|flannel}}ling away to your heart’s content. | But don’t let that stream of irresistible logic stop you {{tag|flannel}}ling away to your heart’s content. |