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An Earlier ‘Deadline’ First off, I want to say how much I enjoy the “Fighting Words” column in your magazine. Knowing the origins of words and phrases is fascinating and does provide much insight, understanding, and even humor when reading period works. In the Summer 2009 issue’s “Fighting Words,” author Christine Ammer wrote that the …
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