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Do you know that the past participle of the intransitive verb lie is lain and that its past tense is lay, not to be confused with the present tense of the transitive verb lay? Oh, and do you know that no one really cares if you use them all correctly? John explains.
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It may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains.
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Published 10/15/24
As a daily listener to WNYC Public Radio in New York City, John has noticed that a certain announcer frequently mispronounces words on air. He has thoughts.
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Published 09/09/24