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In slightly perverted defence of exceptionally poorly constructed sentences

Given its rich and complex nature, it’s perhaps unsurprising that the English language has such a plethora of staunch guardians. We all know someone who’s irked beyond measure by a muddled ‘there’ and ‘they’re’, or disproportionately piqued by the incorrect use of the phrase ‘begs the question’.
But all languages, not just English, are organic; they […]

A Baseline for Meaningful Consultation?

Intricate, flowery language can be a lovely thing. Curling up on the sofa of a Sunday afternoon with a great work of literature is one of life’s pleasures. But even Thomas Hardy would balk at some of the language that made the Local Government Association’s list of banned jargon this week.
Council leaders have issued a […]

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