Strunk and White’s "The Elements of Style," one of the most famous books about grammar and usage, was published 50… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Word usage: We just want to celebrate
A reader sent this note to our editors today: You make this mistake almost every time a local team wins… Read more »
Words that mean something bad has happened
Those who report the news often apply labels to terrible or urgent events: tragedy, disaster, crisis, emergency. This article was… Read more »