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Like the fissionable atom, punctuation marks are wee items capable of causing a tremendous release of energy. Passionate ...
Anjana Ahuja’s delightful piece on the semicolon has boosted my confidence in the correctness — sorry, usefulness — of this poor, threatened punctuation mark (“Semicolons bring drama; that’s why I ...
There's one punctuation mark Gen Z wants you to stop using. Here's what it is—and why it's falling out of favor.
DEAR ERIC: The president of my religious institution is, in my view, a fine leader and a rotten speaker.
Struggling with grammar can silently sabotage your confidence, clarity, and credibility—especially in academic, professional, ...
Alan Feigenbaum discusses the importance of using plain English in divorce agreements, illustrating how overly complex “legalese” can lead to confusion and costly litigation.
Dear Speech: Here’s the thing about constructive criticism: if the person on the receiving end hasn’t asked for it and/or isn ...
A woman welcomed home a new kitten earlier this month as a furry sibling to the older cat, Dingo. She originally thought ...
Dear Speech: Here’s the thing about constructive criticism: if the person on the receiving end hasn’t asked for it and/or isn ...
Dear Speech: Here’s the thing about constructive criticism: if the person on the receiving end hasn’t asked for it and/or isn ...
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who admires the president of their religious institution, ...