Language Corner

The AP and the latest style

April 29, 2021 By Merrill Perlman

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Ex-Sited

April 19, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

An AP style change shakes things up

Beset by Acrimony

April 12, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

Words that no one uses outside journalism

Portion Control

April 5, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

The many variations of ‘proportion’

Exclusive

March 29, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

When a list doesn’t include everything

Probably Likely

March 22, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

A change that likely needs making

Your Deal

March 15, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

Confusing a ‘card shark’ with a ‘cardsharp’

No Lectures, Please

March 8, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

‘Podium’ and ‘lectern’ are often interchangeable

Incomplete

March 2, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

Why use “completely”?

Exit Strategies

February 22, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

Why are there so many ways to leave?

Special Issue

February 16, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

A problematic discussion

Meta Data

February 8, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

Self, meet yourself

Natural Selection

February 1, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

The dilemma of choices

Sissy Talk

January 25, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

“Pantywaist” has survived for nearly 100 years

Sizing It Up

January 19, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

‘Downsize’ upgrades itself

Compound Interest

January 11, 2010 By Merrill Perlman

When you’re not quite a suspect