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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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How to Remember 'Affect' and 'Effect'

 

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

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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

 

We're intent on clearing it up

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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Who vs. Whom

 

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

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