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I Now Pronounce You Mangled by Kyff Nov. 15, 2017
Here's a pronunciation quiz I'd fail miserably. That's because it comprises eight words I've always ... Read More
Time for a 'Fulsome' Court Press Mar. 22, 2017
Oyez, Oyez! The Superior Court of Usage Trends in the United States (SCUTUS) is now in session. Case... Read More
How to Tawk Like a New Yawka Jan. 12, 2017
Planning a trip to New York City? Don't forget to pack this handy-dandy guide to NYC subway jargon. ... Read More
Should We Topple This 'Regime'? Jul. 16, 2014
Three readers have sent me questions about three different sentences: —Sandy Duffy of Princeto... Read More
Linguists at the End of Their Rope Mar. 12, 2014
Can you find 25 usage errors in the following story about a tug of war between the Prescriptivists a... Read More
I'm Dreaming of a 'Write' Christmas Dec. 11, 2013
Play Santa "Clause" this holiday season by giving your family and friends some of these ne... Read More
Dictionaries Provide Family Entertain'meant' Nov. 20, 2013
Q: What would you recommend as a dictionary for family use? — Tom Moriarty, Niantic, Conn. A... Read More
