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719 - Why 'Literally' Doesn't Mean 'Literally' Anymore. Video Games for Language Learning.
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If you hate how people misuse words like "literally" and "awesome," at least you can learn that there's a name for that ... Read more
2 Sep 2019
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639 - Great Paragraphs. Falling off the Turnip Truck.
639 - Great Paragraphs. Falling off the Turnip Truck.
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20 Sep 2018
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766 - 'Flaunt' and 'Flout.' 'Band Together.'
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580 GG. Introductory Paragraphs. One of The...
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