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Banish These Words and Phrases!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday! Today, however, we are discussing some less-than-amazing words. Every year, Lake Superior University releases its List of Words to be Banished from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness. Here’s a look at the 2013 … Continue reading →

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Banished! Leave These Words Behind

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Do you get sick of hearing the same words over and over? Take “fail,” for instance. It was the in word last year, and believe me, I knew it with my kids uttering it at every possible opportunity. I began … Continue reading →

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