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'Normalcy' or 'Normality'? A Punctuation Question from a Famous Movie Line. Taco Cats.

2021/3/18
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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Did you know that in the book "Gone with the Wind," Rhett Butler said "My dear..." instead of "Frankly, my dear..."? Also, are we getting back to normalcy or normality? One of these words came from a misspeak (followed by a doubling-down) by William Harding.

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