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The phrase “on the one hand… on the other hand” is common in English. But...
A strong brand voice can take a company to the next level. But, likewise, a...
You may have heard people describe certain words or spellings as “American English.” But what...
Most sources you cite in a college paper will be text based (e.g., books and...
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is known for publishing an array of journals....
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The United States was founded to escape the tyranny of the King of England. It...
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Sometimes, seemingly simple words can cause problems. Take “half,” for example. It is a common...
Being proofreaders, we spend a lot of time using Microsoft Word. And being people, we’re...
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NLM referencing is used by many medical schools and journals. Thus, if you are studying...
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There are many words where “in-” can be added as a prefix to create a...
Dialogue – i.e., the words spoken by characters in a story – is a vital...
Does thinking about homophones make you feel dizzy? Then you either feel “faint” or “feint.”...