I Hate to Criticize, But... Professional Writers and Broadcasters Are Murdering the English Language

I Hate to Criticize, But …:
Professional writers and broadcasters
are murdering the English language.

Can the wind really be “calm”?

Is “kudos” singular or plural?

What does “unique” actually mean?

What’s with “déjà vu? A rerun?

That semi got a hemi?

How should “protest” be pronounced?

Podium or lectern? Stand on or at?

Any difference between “celibacy” and “chastity”?

What are “just desserts”?

Is it “number is” or “number are”?

Less or fewer?

Is a “first annual” event possible?

How is “kilometer” correctly pronounced?

Is “comprise” the same as “compose”?

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