There are a few word omitted after "might" here. ) M# t9 g- o* f" F, E
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Imitate means "mimic", as mischievous school might (mimic) a teacher behind his/her back. / U; d* i. u* V5 h1 u$ q5 J7 h
+ o1 O% O; u$ d0 y0 S# uI would say such usage is rather common. * R+ U' N5 L6 i2 I0 |
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