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WHY WE USE ALL CAPS TO SHOUT, with Glenn Fleishman

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Battle of the moguls. 'Awhile' versus 'a while.' Crittador.

1160. This week, we look at why "mogul" means both a ski bump and a powerful person. Then, we tackle when to use "awhile" versus "a while," with a trick to help you remember.🔗 Join the Grammar Girl Patreon.🔗 Share your familect recording in Speakpipe or by leaving a voicemail a ...  Show more

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