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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle.
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Exploring Language Evolution and Controversies
This chapter explores the origins and transformation of the term 'lame duck' from financial slang to a political context in America. It also touches on a recent linguistic debate in Germany and includes various advertisements related to education and entertainment.
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