Language Corner

The AP and the latest style

April 29, 2021 By Merrill Perlman

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The long and short of ‘longstanding’

August 28, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

Lackeys and their odd connection to toads

August 13, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

Advice for journalists: Cut back on big words

August 6, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

The difference between ‘callus’ and ‘callous’

July 30, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

Sycophants, yes-men, and forelock-tuggers

July 23, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

Exploring the meaning of ‘revanchist’ amid Trump-Putin coverage

July 16, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

Trump sparks debate with usage of the word ‘pour’

July 10, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

The difference between ‘swath’ and ‘swathe’

July 2, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

‘Stemwinder’: Rousing rhetoric, or rambling blather?

June 25, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

The history of The New York Times stylebook

June 19, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

The history of AP ‘s guidance on language

June 12, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

AP Stylebooks through the ages

June 5, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

Why you will never spell anything correctly

May 30, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

Be careful when using the word ‘depose’

May 21, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

Don’t expect this language column to be demure

May 15, 2018 By Merrill Perlman

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