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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Using the Word Jeep to Describe an Injection

i was surprised to learn that the word jeep started as a cartoon character and became world war to military slang before it became a well known brand name. The first jeep was eugene the jeep, a magical creature in the papi comics who first appeared in 19 36. By 19 forty three, a trade mark was filed, and by 19 forty five, civilian models were being manufactured in ohio. One word i found that isn't exactly a world war two term, but i think you'll still find interesting jab to describe an injection. This next segment is by ryan palson.

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