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Why would "an mule" be used instead of "a mule"?
Sep 9, 2019
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A word with two meanings though misuse could be lethal
Apr 12, 2017
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The Equivalent Term for Pharmacy in the UK
Dec 6, 2014
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"Position" is to "space" as what word is to "time"?
Mar 28, 2018
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Is "act like a mensch" too localized for ELU readers (U.S. and/or British English)?
Sep 6, 2015
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Why is it correct to say "fewer calories" when calories are continuous?
Jan 11, 2019
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Is this use of 'chuse' a spelling mistake, a digitization error or the correct spelling for the time?
Jan 23, 2017
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A word like "inappropriate", with a less extreme connotation
Oct 14, 2016
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Is there a proper term for the 'arms' of a star?
Dec 5, 2017
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What would be the metric equivalent of “inching” (or a workable alternative)?
Oct 3, 2016
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