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Hackneyed Nyt: When the Gray Lady Goes Gray with Stale Phrases

The Reasons Behind the Stale Phrases The New York Times, a publication revered for its in-depth reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity, occasionally falls prey to a linguistic pitfall that undermines its own lofty standards: the use of hackneyed language. Imagine reading a piece about a groundbreaking medical breakthrough only to stumble upon the phrase … Read more

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