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A Review of “comprises” and “composed of”

Posted on November 16, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Is it “comprises” or “comprised of”? Continue reading →

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Grab-and-go tip–Used to or Use to?

Posted on November 8, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Used to or use to? Continue reading →

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Here’s the thing about italics

Posted on October 12, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Here’s the thing about italics… Continue reading →

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Is It LAST or LATTER?

Posted on October 3, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

When to use LASt and when to use LATTER in standard usage Continue reading →

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How to LEND and LOAN

Posted on August 24, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Lend and loan are not interchangeable in standard writing Continue reading →

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