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i.e. vs. e.g.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.


Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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Healthy vs. Healthful

 

Why both words are equally good for you.

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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary

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The awkward case of 'his or her'

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The History of 'Cynic'

 

How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.