The Dictionary of American Diction, No. 19

     

He had a bad flatuation problem.

  Every year, Americans are convicted for crimes they didn't commit.

  He self-diagnosed his wife's illness.

  Our RSS feeds is free and TheSimon currently uses RSS 2.0. (TheSimon.com)

  "Let that fragrant the entire pan."  (Michael Chiarello on the Food Network)

  I compiled a report of all the statistical dada.

   I love merlot.  I'm more prone to red wine.

  storySouth Million Writers Award Rule# 10: "Any attempt by writers to distort or manipulate the public vote will result in the disqualification of their respected stories." (still check out storySouth.com)

  These Amish and Mennonite people brought their European craftsmanship to Holmes County, where their ancestors still flourish. (Akron Beacon Journal, 2/9/2006)

And finally, we're happy to hear it, despite the subject/verb disagreement....

  Bob Dylan and His Band returns to the road this spring beginning April 1st and running through the middle of May. (bobdylan.com)

 


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