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Commonly Confused

Who vs. Whom

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.' (For more, check out our full write-up on "Who vs. Whom".

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

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How a Word Gets into the Dictionary

 

What our editors are looking for when they enter words in Merriam-Webster.

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Is It 'Hanger' or 'Hangar'?

 

How to remember which is which

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Its vs. It's

 

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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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