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  1. 2 hours ago

    Your editor wants that article on his desk and he wants it yesterday! Save 50% off Grammar Coach Premium TODAY, and improve your articles, essays, term papers, letters, and more. Learn more:

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  2. 5 hours ago

    The symbols ™, ®, ©, and ℠ pepper the products we buy and culture we consume. But what do these cryptic little characters even signify?

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  3. 8 hours ago

    Did you know: The word "birthday" dates back to the 1350-1400s, although the precise birthday of "birthday" is unknown.

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  4. 11 hours ago

    What does “campestral” mean?

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  5. 14 hours ago

    We aren't trying to be greedy, but cupidity is the . Want more?

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    Apr 7

    It's natural to mix up "healthy" and "nutritional" when talking about foods we should eat. But can you really swap one for the other in the recipe for life?

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  7. Apr 7

    Megillah is “a lengthy, detailed explanation or account.” It may not only be a matter of length, however. You see, megillah is also used to refer to any “lengthy and tediously complicated situation or matter.”

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  8. Apr 7

    April is National Poetry Month in the United States and Canada. Here are 10 basic terms explained so you'll be poetry-ready all year long.

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  9. Apr 7

    What is your spelling or grammar opinion that results in this reaction?

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    Apr 6

    We also worked with to discuss the expanding language around sexual and romantic orientations, and the contributions the community has made to evolving language 💜

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  11. Apr 7

    At least one of these words, currently 📈 on , will be perfectly fine if you leave them in your pocket when you go swimming: waterproof prevalent irrational kinetic energy recede voracious

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  12. Apr 7

    ACROSS 1. Encyclopedic range of knowledge? 5. Speed for some game highlights DOWN 1. German peak 2. Paving supply

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  13. Apr 7

    We've got some explaining to do. Megillah is the . Get example sentences:

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    Apr 6

    It's difficult to know whether to use a comma or semicolon; in fact, it's one of the hottest things grammar nerds argue about. Here's when to use a semicolon.

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  15. Apr 6

    Awesome. Splendiferous. Amazing. They're all words to describe the newest version of our Word Puzzle! Don't have the app yet? What are you waiting for? Download today, and start playing!

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    Apr 6

    There are many persistent and painful myths and misunderstandings surrounding sexual orientation, romantic attraction, and relationship types. We partnered with to discuss and how to talk about it 👇🏿👇🏾

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  17. Apr 6

    immortal adjective not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying. Here is an example of how to use the word "immortal":

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  18. Apr 6

    Did you know: The only three words in English ending with "gry" are angry, hungry, and hangry.

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  19. Apr 6

    Considered one of the most prestigious events in golf, the Masters challenges the best athletes in golf to win that iconic green jacket.

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  20. Apr 6

    Does Godzilla wreak havoc or reek havoc? Reeking is a word that usually describes something with a bad smell. Wreaking refers to something that causes destruction or damage. So really, when it comes to Godzilla … it depends.

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