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ABC, mind your p’s and q’s
ABC issued a press release about the much-anticipated finale of The Bachelor. The headline reads:
“DeAnna Pappas Pays a Surprise Visit to Jason That Impacts His Final Decision.”
First, the prepositional phrases in this sentence are problematic. She pays a “visit to Jason that impacts his decision.” Why not “pays Jason a visit that impacts his decision.” [...]
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Hulk Hogan’s son Nick Bollea is getting out of jail nearly three months early thanks to good behavior and a strong work ethic, People reported.
Bollea has been serving an eight-month sentence for reckless driving that left 22-year-old John Graziano seriously injured.
Bollea is now due to be released Oct. 21.
“It’s standard procedure,” said Graziano’s [...]
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