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Old 11-20-2008, 06:22 AM   #164
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Yes, I read that article when it first appeared; it's absolutely ridiculous (IMHO) to suggest that use of things like "via", "e.g.", "i.e.", "vice versa", and the like are "elitist". They are just a normal part of everyday English!
Is "fl." used in everyday English? I learned what it means yesterday and it seems to be a useful concept if people will understand it.
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