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[-] maculata@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago
[-] Wiz@midwest.social 2 points 4 months ago

Yeah that one always tweaks me too. I think it's a listing battle.

"Fewer" for things that are countable.

[-] maculata@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

I know language changes etc etc but it’s a hill I’m prepared to die on.

[-] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago

I could care fewer about it

[-] Agrivar@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

It's kinda funny, the hills people choose. I'm over here, stuck defending the original meaning of literally. Best of luck to you, fellow curmudgeon. :-)

[-] maculata@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Oh I’ve got your back in that too. Plus: unique and jealous / envious.

this post was submitted on 27 Apr 2024
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