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On Contractions of Multiple Words

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Some parents can act like animals (or machines).

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Do You 'Rein In' or 'Reign In' Something?

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Words for Summer: A Quiz

Test your knowledge of words related to the season of longer days and vacations.

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The Serial Comma

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