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Commonly Confused

i.e. vs. e.g.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.


Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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'One in the same' or 'One and the same'?

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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There, They're, Their

 

There, there. We'll sort it out.

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Is Singular 'They' a Better Choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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The History of 'Cynic'

 

How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there