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Commonly Confused

i.e. vs. e.g.

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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The History of 'Cynic'

 

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

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Webster's Dictionary of 1864

 

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

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Drive Safe: In Praise of Flat Adverbs

 

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