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How should I punctuate around quotes where the punctuation required by the quote interferes with the punctuation of the sentence?
May 7, 2012
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Is there a correct gender-neutral singular pronoun ("his" vs. "her" vs. "their")?
May 20, 2012
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How to describe someone who speaks a language "as if it is his mother tongue" in a CV?
Jun 2, 2012
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"If I were you, I'd apologise to my/your mum"
Apr 12, 2014
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How and when should I use "By now"?
May 9, 2012
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Can "crepuscular" and/or "twilight" apply to morning half-light as well as in the evening
Jun 3, 2012
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Which preposition to use with "juxtaposed"
May 23, 2012
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Single term for "upload or download"?
May 11, 2012
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Origin of the phrase "free, white, and twenty-one"?
Apr 13, 2016
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"Skipping rope" vs. "jump rope"
Apr 26, 2012
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How do I see what custom values were used in a Helm release?
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