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Exploring the 'Funnest' Parts of Language with Anne Curzan

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Exploring Language Norms and Linguistic Decision-Making

The chapter delves into the responsibilities and challenges faced by linguists on language usage panels, discussing the process of language analysis and decision-making. It highlights the dynamic nature of language acceptance, the criteria for defining a word, and the significance of archaic words in literature.

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