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Old 11-04-2010, 05:32 PM   #294
Metal Mick
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Originally Posted by bgalbrecht View Post
My pet peeve is "try and" instead of "try to". Try to get it right, folks
Hi,

yes, yes, yes!

I also annoy people by correcting them when they use "less" when they should use "fewer".

But that's just me.

I expect writers to know and use the language with skill, but give an exemption to television journalists.

Cheers,
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