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Are People Using 'Commiserate' Wrong? The Origin of (the Word) 'Influenza.' Hersband.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Episode • Feb 10, 2022 • 12m

How the "Witch of Wall Street" relates to the word "commiserate." Plus, the interesting origin of "influenza" and other disease names.

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing • Are People Using 'Commiserate' Wrong? The Origin of (the Word) 'Influenza.' Hersband. • Listen on Fountain