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36 Redundant Phrases to Eliminate from Your Writing
November 4, 2014 by Bovee & Thill Network"As writers, editors, and PR professionals, we are keenly aware of having to fight for readers’ attention," declares Laura Hale Brockway (photo, left)...Category: Business Writing, Special: Articles, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments Off on 36 Redundant Phrases to Eliminate from Your Writing
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The Psychological Reason You Can’t Spot Your Own Typos
October 31, 2014 by Bovee & Thill NetworkCategory: Special: Articles, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments Off on The Psychological Reason You Can’t Spot Your Own Typos
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The 4 Most Persuasive Words in the English Language
October 27, 2014 by Bovee & Thill Network"No matter how unselfish you are, you probably still find yourself trying to influence people to do the things you want them to do...Category: Special: Videos, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments Off on The 4 Most Persuasive Words in the English Language
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Death to Corporate Speak! Why You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Parlance
October 14, 2014 by Bovee & Thill Network"Brands are trying their hardest to rewire the way you speak–renaming products, what we call ourselves at work, and even how we think about ourselves as customers...Category: Special: Videos, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments Off on Death to Corporate Speak! Why You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Parlance
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Misspelling of the Year 2013
September 25, 2014 by Bovee & Thill Network"To explore the psyche of a people, do not look at what they do – look at what they do wrong...Category: Special: Articles, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments Off on Misspelling of the Year 2013
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30 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make People Look Bad
September 18, 2014 by Bovee & Thill NetworkJeff Haden gives fair warning about word traps...Category: Special: Articles, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments Off on 30 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make People Look Bad
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Lake Superior State University’s 2014 List of Banished Words
August 12, 2014 by Bovee & Thill NetworkCategory: Special: Articles, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments (0)
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The Huge Comma Mistake That Even Educated People Make
May 15, 2014 by Bovee & Thill Network"John ate a slice of pepperoni pizza, and drank a bottle of beer...Category: Special: Articles, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments (0)
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So Here’s Why Everyone Is Starting Sentences with the Word “So”
May 14, 2014 by Bovee & Thill Network"Fast Company recently attacked the use of "so" at the start of sentences, claiming it insults your audience, undermines your credibility, and demonstrates discomfort with the subject matter," reports Christina Sterbenz...Category: Special: Articles, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments (0)
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Grammarians Lost a Big Fight about the Distinction Between “Over” and “More Than”
April 30, 2014 by Bovee & Thill NetworkChristina Sterbenz (photo, left) covers the issue at BusinessInsider...Category: Special: Articles, Words-Phrases-SentencesComments (0)
