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Discover LudwigThe phrase "he does says" is not correct in written English.
It is a grammatical error because "does" should be followed by the base form of the verb, which is "say."
Example: "He does say that he will help us."
Alternatives: "He claims" or "He states."
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In effect, he does, says Mr Pettersson.
He's clearly entirely sincere in everything he does, says, believes and wears.
"Yes he does," says Wag. Three hours later and Wag and I are on camels.
"While not technically Ian Copestake, I desperately want to write as frequently and well as he does," says Ian Copestake.
"I don't think he does," says Oxx, "but he knows he's a bit of a star all right.
"Ralph Lauren is a bit of a starter of the trend with all the polo shirts he does," says Jones.
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(He does say it).
He does say "fuck you" to Piper.
He does say it keeps him focused.
(He does say he was happy with the film).
And "he does say '16,' " Ms. Jazo-Harris says.
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