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Old 07-29-2024, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC View Post
Actually it is a word and is in the Merriam Webster dictionary. Google it.
Good advice:
There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.
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