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Its vs. It's

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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'All Intensive Purposes' or 'All Intents and Purposes'?

 

We're intent on clearing it up

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'?

 

What about Day Tomorrow?

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Hot Mess

 

Our research turned up two archaic literal meanings

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

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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