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Miscellaneous words
August 31, 2018 — LauraImagine the argument by the editors at Yahoo News that resulted in this mess:
Editor 1: I think it should be “half of Americans are in favor of Congress…”
Editor 2: No, it should be “half of Americans favor Congress…”
Unable to select either option, the editors decide on a compromise, combining both suggestions and adding and subtracting miscellaneous words.
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Going rouge
August 3, 2018 — LauraIs my face red! That’s what I’d say if I were the editor for yahoo.com:
This is a rogue monster wave:

This is a rouge monster wave:

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