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You don't see it because it's missing

I answered the comment below you but I couldn't resist this stupid joke

Not a native speaker but for me it sounds fine. The "are now" is left out because it would be repeated if that makes sense.

"The people, [who were] tied to them, [are now] killed in a crosswalk."

I lost the game

When you put the screen on the wrong side...

Rest in Power

"Darling, do you remember when we said, before we have kids we should have a pet and before that a plant to see if we can handle the responsibility?"
"Yes, sure! Why do you bring that up?"
"Well, the basile withered again."

*was

Wholesome

There is a difference between "btw etymological this used to mean that but since X we use it in other contexts as well" and "no, you are wrong". The difference is one is fun at parties, the other is not.

Laziness does not exist

The etymological fallacy...