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Sep 2021
23m 20s

How Language Evolves (with Grammar Girl)

Merriam-Webster, New England Public Media
About this episode

We're joined this week by Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of her show Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.

Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.

Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.

Transcript available here.


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