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Have you begged the question lately? What kind of learning is best: online, remote, distance, or virtual?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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How to Use Begs the Question in a Traditional Way

The word begs is used the quote unquote wrong way a lot. Merriam Webster lists it as a meaning without any kind of qualifying comment, such as nonstandard or slang. When thousands of people use a word or phrase the wrong way and almost nobody is using it the right way, it's a clear sign that the meaning has changed.

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