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Jan 23, 2024
Listener questions on spelling differences like 'canceled,' idiomatic phrases, zero plurals for words like 'fish,' linguistic choices with verbs and episode numbers, usage of 'at about' in time expressions, regional language variations with mangos vs. green peppers
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- Canceled spelling varies between American and British English, 'another think coming' origin in song lyrics influenced American usage.
- Zero plurals like 'deer' and 'species' reflect historical language evolution and gendered noun origins.
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Different spellings of canceled
Canceled with one L is the main American English spelling, while canceled with two Ls is the main British spelling. The Associated Press style book recommends canceled with one L in America. However, canceled with two Ls is dominant in British English, Canadian English, and Australian English.
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