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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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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "The One-derful Won"

 

Comedian ISMO tries to figure out 'one' and 'two'

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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.

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

 

And who put it there, anyway?

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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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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Its vs. It's

 

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

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