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I love the English language!


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For those who love the philosophy of ambiguity, as well as the idiosyncrasies of English: 1. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila…floor 2. Atheism is a non-profit organization 3. The main reason that Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live 4. I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, “Where’s the self-help […]

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Common errors series: ‘lightening’ vs. ‘lightning’


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Today I’m going to discuss the difference between ‘lightening’ and ‘lightning’ — a mistake I see all too often when proofreading my clients’ work. Lightening is a verb that means to make something that is heavy less so. For example: By removing some books from my backpack, I will be lightening my load. Lightning is a noun that means a flash […]

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