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Are you good at spelling? Many people probably have trouble spelling or even reading long words, such as "ubiquitous" or...
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"You're Fired!" Expressions for Joining and Leaving Companies
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Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
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"Say" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
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Still Saying "Very"? Use These Adjectives Instead [Updated]
There's an easy way to improve your English vocabulary: avoid the word "very." Instead, use stronger adjectives. This time, we'll...
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