tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489828862286549092.post2223926644770872776..comments2023-05-18T04:24:50.676-04:00Comments on Consult the Editor: The Word CrusadesKarl Weberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587358000156945375noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489828862286549092.post-44261987639705222812010-03-24T10:16:06.705-04:002010-03-24T10:16:06.705-04:00I learned how annoying misuse of "practice&qu...I learned how annoying misuse of "practice" and "practise" can be today. I'd never been taught the difference before, but now it annoys me.<br /><br />"Practice with a 'c' is the noun, i.e. a practice of doctors. Practise with an 's' is the verb to practise something." - Tim EaglingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489828862286549092.post-4233661329891919682010-03-16T13:27:18.003-04:002010-03-16T13:27:18.003-04:00Here is one that I heard a while ago on a newscast...Here is one that I heard a while ago on a newscast: "We are efforting . . . ," meaning that they were attempting to get more information on the story, for example. My husband and I both looked at each other and said, "What???" We're still joking about it. But it really wasn't anything to joke about.Toni Sciarra Poynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08446177784964129213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489828862286549092.post-15693489515209805482010-03-11T17:07:18.608-05:002010-03-11T17:07:18.608-05:00Yes. 'Process' To process. A process. ...Yes. 'Process' To process. A process. Going through my process. The verb is often turned into a double verb as in 'I am processing'<br /><br />'On the same page' We need to replace this. It is getting old. Let's come up with a new phrase to connote similar wavelength; like minded; same vibe.Sandi Gelles-Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926925388759975262noreply@blogger.com