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Anon can't go on a field trip (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] DrSteveBrule@mander.xyz 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

We would usually say "the ones I spied on". English is the only language I've ever spoken and although it sounds weird to not include the word "on", I really dont see why its necessary either.

[–] SaltSong@startrek.website 2 points 3 hours ago

Because "spied for," and "spied with" are both options.

"I spied them" is a legitimate sentence, but it doesn't mean covert surveillance in that sentence, only to have seen then, generally through some difficulty.