Why and When 'Very Unique' Is Wrong. Capitalizing 'Delta Variant' (or Not). Happy to You.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - September 09, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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Instead of grinding your teeth about "very unique," pat yourself on the back for recognizing a widespread case of lexical broadening. Plus, we talk about why some people capitalize "Delta variant" and some don't.

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