Nov 18, 2011 · I keep hearing people use the word sans in place of without which causes me to cringe. Can sans really be used as a drop-in replacement? Examples: "I prefer cheeseburgers …

May 30, 2013 · 2 I can't answer for what is common usage in the US, but in the UK: I've seen w/o for without I don't recall ever seeing w/ or b/c I certainly wouldn't say that they are in common …

Aug 20, 2019 · "Without abandonment, she grabbed my hand and pulled me down the pavement" Given the nature of the scene, I think it's supposed to mean "with abandon" but that doesn't …

5 Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or w/w/o Obviously, something this complex is best written in full form, but I'm looking for something to use in space …

According to the author, without that is found "well into the 19th century (and dialectally into the 20th)". Certain Southeastern dialects of American English still permit constructions such as …

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Jan 18, 2023 · CyberDefinitions gives a plausible explanation: Although its origin is contested, w/ has been used at least since the rise of the fast-food industry in the 1950s. As a form of …

What is the correct use of the term "related?" For example, should I use it like computer related, or is it more proper to use computer-related (where the word "computer" is just part of my …

Mar 12, 2018 · As a non-native speaker, I am so confused about the usage of "the". I recently submitted an academic journal paper, and one reviewer is particularly critical about the usage …

Oct 16, 2014 · You're probably familiar with the difference between and & or. conjunction: and 1. used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences that are to be taken …