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807 - Why We Call Them Sea 'Shanties.' A Trick to Remember How to Spell 'Conscience'

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - January 21, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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If you're enjoying sea shanties these days, have you wondered why they're called "shanties"? Plus, I always have a hard time remembering how to spell "conscience." Here's my trick for getting it right.


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