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The Word Cop – “Incentivize�? my day
Some words make their way into the English language that absolutely should not. One of these is the unfortunate product of a crime, namely verbicide. The perpetrators took the noun “incentiveâ€?? and twisted it into an awkward verb – “incentivize.” … Continue reading
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The world still needs a Word Cop
As we move into a New Year, I keep hoping I can lay down the mantel of The Word Cop. Then I see a title such as this one: “How to Standout in a Shrinking Economy – Publish or Perish!” … Continue reading