Tag Archive for: Language
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Differentiating “talking to” from “talking with”
I'm neither a linguist nor a semantician, and I make lots of…
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The calming effect of reading poetry before sleep
In 2016 Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President, and the…
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What’s wrong with most synonyms for earning a certification, degree, diploma, or licensure?
In order to minimize confusion, and be properly understood, it’s…
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What’s in a name? Exconvict, formerly incarcerated, or returning citizen?
In the field of corrections, there are lots of labels, names,…