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I’m sure a lot of people would agree that we live in strange times. But do they have to be so strange that Area 51 is making headlines? And what’s this about fish the look like aliens. September’s Words in the News explain all. November 3, 2020 Read more

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Confused by "passed" vs. "past"? Learn the key differences and how to use each correctly in this quick guide! Read more

Than compares things (bigger than, more than); then is about time or order (now then, do this then that). Know the difference! Read more

"Many" and "much" may seem similar, but they’re used in different ways. Want to know when to use each one? Keep reading to get the hang of it! Read more

So vs sew explained: meanings, grammar, and examples of these commonly confused English homophones, both pronounced /soʊ/. Read more

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