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word choice stories: 2 news summaries
OPINION

You're 'Me,' Not 'Myself,' and Other Grammar Peeves

Sad kids do not 'literally tear' the heart out of a mall Santa, and other mistakes

Sep 10, 09 4:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - Some common grammar mistakes are also inexcusable, Johnny Truant writes for Copyblogger. Too many of the following, and your readers may decide "that you’re actually a chimpanzee—and not one of the smart ones, either."
  • It's "me," not "myself:" People often "
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writing • list • language • English • mistake • grammar • proper usage • word choice

(Newser) - Robert Gibbs said today Sonia Sotomayor regrets the way she phrased 2001 comments that have some Republicans calling the Supreme Court nominee a racist, the Hill reports. “I think she'd say that her word choice was poor,” the White House press secretary said. He suggested that Sotomayor... More »

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Rush Limbaugh • racism • US Supreme Court • press secretary • Obama administration • Robert Gibbs • President Obama • White House press corps • David Duke • Sonia Sotomayor • word choice • Latina

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