We all have words or phrases that instantly rub us the wrong way. Sometimes it’s a cliché that feels fake, other times it’s a throwaway line that reveals a lot more about someone’s attitude than they ...
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I was struck recently by a letter writer’s reflection on the language used in our society and how casually we have allowed it to degrade (“Foul language is never helpful,” Feb. 26). It reminded me of ...