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{{tp title|mi li|sina li}}
The phrases '''{{tp|mi li}} and {{tp|sina li}}''' tendare generally considered to be considered ungrammatical. In Toki Pona, If a sentence starts with {{tp|mi}} or with {{tp|sina}} as the only word in the [[subject]], the [[predicate]] immediately follows after.
 
==Why no {{tp|li}}?==
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===Edge cases===
In some cases, speakers' styles may lead to differences in how {{tp|li}} is used. The word {{tp|[[a]]}} in sentence below is seen as applying to {{tp|mi}}, but it is a special case that leads to {{tp|li}} not factoring in because of the nature of the word {{tp|a}}.<!--vague--> However, because it is still acting similar or even the same as a modifier, speakers might also use {{tp|li}} just like with any modifier. A similar effect might happen with {{tp|kin}}.
 
{{Example|mi a wawa.}}