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When I use a word . . . Linguistic barbarisms in medicine
Henry W Fowler, author of Modern English Usage (1926), and Wilson Follett, author of Modern American Usage (1966), both included “barbarisms” as headwords in their guides. Fowler defined them as ...
The Surprising Origins of 5 Spooky Sayings
You start seeing the spooky in everything—even in language that isn’t necessarily Halloween-specific. In honor of the season, ...
'I certainly have regrets.' Actor RUPERT EVERETT tells how aging has made him anxious – and the 'terrible thing' he once said that still haunts him
Has the star famous for incendiary gossip and razor-sharp jibes finally mellowed? An older, wearier Rupert Everett shares cocktails, tea and regrets ...
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Lessons in Reggaetón
Women scholars open up about the challenges and possibilities of studying and teaching reggaetón in higher education.
Just how bad is Emily's French in 'Emily in Paris'? A language expert breaks down her progress across the 4 seasons.
Emily's limited French has been a talking point since the show began, and it became a key issue between her and Gabriel in ...