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That is a very interesting list. (not covered) :-)
Notice how the media report any increase as "skyrocketing" or any decrease as "plunging" -- two of their alternatives to very small changes.
Believer in Hemingway's rule not to use the word "very" whenever possible. Would be curious to see the media's use of the word "unexpected" though.
That is a very interesting list. (not covered) :-)
ReplyDeleteNotice how the media report any increase as "skyrocketing" or any decrease as "plunging" -- two of their alternatives to very small changes.
ReplyDeleteBeliever in Hemingway's rule not to use the word "very" whenever possible. Would be curious to see the media's use of the word "unexpected" though.
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