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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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Pictures in the Dictionary

 

The story of those iconic illustrations.

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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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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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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Its vs. It's

 

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