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Re: Nitpicking
Yes, I'm sure we could gone on and on . . . how about can and may: can implies ability whereas may is for permission.
Alan
>Right you are... but don't forget that 'effect' is also a verb when used in an example like, "to effect a change." Yes, I'm also a nitpicker. Don't put me in a room where the presenter uses 'insure' or 'assure' when he means 'ensure' !
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>Honorary Member, Nitpickers Anonymous ;-)
>Scott
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