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When 'nice' was bad and 'bully' was good. Is 'preorder' redundant? High-intensity transformer.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Explore the surprising history of the word 'bully' and how it transformed from meaning 'lover' to its current definition of someone who harasses and intimidates others, with examples from historical texts and a detailed explanation of its transition over time.

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