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Similarly, I wish that more journalists knew that there is a huge difference between "ordinance" and "ordnance". I have seen those words confused--and misused--more times than I care to remember.
Material and materiel. Most people do not know the latter word.
My gosh, an entire thread based on a poor wording:
" Retiring on a literal shoestring: support group (pension, moving, community)"
What is the underline cause of this, do you suppose?
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My gosh, an entire thread based on a poor wording:
" Retiring on a literal shoestring: support group (pension, moving, community)"
What is the underline cause of this, do you suppose?
I suppose the underlying cause is that a huge percentage of the population no longer seems to understand the difference between "figurative" and "literal". It seems that many--perhaps most--people now use the word "literally" when they should be using the word "figuratively".
Originally Posted by xxxxxxxx Only someone that has Medicare coverage could be this cavalier toward fellow human beings. How would you feel if your taxpayer provided Medicare coverage went away and you were left to fend for yourself?
Would be signing a different tune then.
So glad that in America the deaf get to participate in political discussions
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Now hear this. Everyone, please do not embarrass other City-Data members by quoting their spelling or grammatical errors in this thread. A few words or a sentence may be alright, but do not state the name of the thread or forum in which the original comment was posted.
I've deleted some recent posts which were inappropriate or orphaned (replies to deleted posts).
You may vent your frustrations with grammatical faux pas here, but please realize that the posters from C-D whom you're quoting may also read this thread. Be kind. Thank you.
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Okay, sorry, PJ! I'll use the ignore feature. (And I will get back to work!)
Material and materiel. Most people do not know the latter word.
What about erupt vs irrupt?
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I'll use the ignore feature. (And I will get back to work!)