Experience Using TSQL2 in a Natural Language Interface
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Attempting to use Tsql2 in a natural language interface for temporal databases has focused our attention on certain points in the semantics of Tsql2 where we believe that clariications or modiications are needed. It has also led us to some extensions to Tsql2 that seem generally useful, regardless of natural language issues.
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