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  2. List of English words with disputed usage - Wikipedia

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    A aggravate – Some have argued that this word should not be used in the sense of "to annoy" or "to oppress", but only to mean "to make worse". According to AHDI, the use of "aggravate" as "annoy" occurs in English as far back as the 17th century. In Latin, from which the word was borrowed, both meanings were used. Sixty-eight percent of AHD4's usage panel approves of its use in "It's the ...

  3. Template talk:Controversial-issues - Wikipedia

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  4. Wikipedia : Creating controversial content

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    Controversial facts or claims come with criticisms. [10] Deal with them. Include criticisms about your fact. Lean over backwards to identify reliably-sourced criticisms against the controversial point. It's controversial for a reason, and don't say it's because slobs misunderstand it or hate you (or because they don't understand the topic).

  5. Is the term ‘coconut’ controversial, racist – or both?

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    800-290-4726 more ways to reach ... Is the term ‘coconut’ controversial, racist – or both? ... Ms Brown is a Black woman and it has been argued that the case is another example of the ...

  6. Willem Dafoe says he was ‘uncast’ from movie due to hugely ...

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    It’s a consideration, another way of looking at the human aspect of Jesus, as opposed to the divine part.” When asked whether any of the controversy affected him, Dafoe said: “Only to a ...

  7. Rachel Zegler addresses backlash to controversial 'Snow ... - AOL

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    Rachel Zegler has some thoughts about that "Snow White" backlash.. The 23-year-old "West Side Story" star, who is playing the title character in Disney's upcoming live-action "Snow White" remake ...

  8. Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Words to watch - Wikipedia

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    Instead of saying "Senator Smith often discusses foreign policy in his speeches", say "Senator Smith discussed foreign policy during his election campaign, and subsequently during his victory speech at the State Convention Center. [2]" Remember that Wikipedia is a global encyclopedia, and does not assume particular places or times are the default.

  9. List of commonly misused English words - Wikipedia

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    Non-standard: Seneca Jones Timber Co. executives say the pipe will effect 2,000 acres of their timberland, another 1,000 acres of property for roads, as well as public lands where Seneca harvests and transports logs. [18] Non-standard: The rain effected our plans for the day. Non-standard: We tried appeasing the rain gods, but to no affect.