Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing   /     From "august" to "August." Why the union is always "strong." Nee nee

Summary

1047. This week, we look at word pairs like "august/August" that change their meaning when capitalized and how you can make your meaning clear. Then, we look at how we got to the point where U.S. presidents always seem to say, "The state of the union is STRONG," in their State of the Union addresses.

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1047. This week, we look at word pairs like "august/August" that change their meaning when capitalized and how you can make your meaning clear. Then, we look at how we got to the point where U.S. presidents always seem to say, "The state of the union is
Duration
00:15:50
Publishing date
2025-01-14 10:00
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https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/capitonyms-state-of-the-union-bjCRBQNh
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  Susan K. Herman, Mignon Fogarty
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1047. This week, we look at word pairs like "august/August" that change their meaning when capitalized and how you can make your meaning clear. Then, we look at how we got to the point where U.S. presidents always seem to say, "The state of the union is STRONG," in their State of the Union addresses. 

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