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<MikeyC>
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While theoretically it seems possible to say that raging rivers drown -- that's what they do -- this subject and verb cry out for an object, which would be 'people,' or something like that.


But how is that example different from these?

1. TV ad for drivers:

Tiredness kills. Take a break.

2. Fire kills. Get a smoke alarm.
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