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Hallo Susan, is it right or wrong in English language? Thanks.

< As your first lawsuit was a plot to grab my land, so your second a deceived way ( or: a means ) to hold it ( from or by? ) my accusals' plan >

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Hello Ken:

It is wrong in English. It should be stated so:

 Your first lawsuit was a plot to grab my land. Your second is a devious means to hold it.

I am not sure who you are referring to by "my accusals'." There is no such word in the English language that I am aware of. If you are referring to the person you are addressing, and they have accused you of something, the word is "accuser." If you are referring to someone else, spell their name out. Otherwise, leave it off. Its inclusion in this sentence only confuses things.

I hope this helps. If it does, a nice rating would be greatly appreciated. I am proud of my high score over 670 questions.

And good luck with your writing!

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Susan Rand

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General writing questions fiction and non-fiction, having to do with creating characters, plotting, outlines, description, organization, how to start, how to keep going, how to finish, ePublishing, creating a website to display your work, etc.

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35 years' writing, studying writing, teaching and mentoring beginning writers.

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BA degree in English/Creative Writing, 1982

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