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Words of the Year

2014 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.


The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

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2014 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

 

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

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Ending a Sentence with a Preposition

 

An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.

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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?

 

And who put it there, anyway?

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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

A simple trick to keep them separate

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How to Remember 'Affect' and 'Effect'

 

A simple way to keep them apart. (Most of the time.)