- verbs - log in to or log into or login to - English Language . . .
I would write “Log in to host com ” I think that “login” is a noun (as in “login screen”) I would find the words “loginned” and “loginning” awkward
- Where does the phrase on the lam come from?
According to the Online Etymological Dictionary, lam means: "flight," as in on the lam, 1897, from a U S slang verb meaning "to run off" (1886), of uncertain origin, perhaps somehow from the first
- Is it medium-to-long term or medium to long-term?
Many writers would use a suspended hyphen Medium- to long-term You're allowed some discretion on this matter, as reputable writers are not entirely homogenous in their hyphen usage
- adjectives - A word for acting in advance of some expected or . . .
Precognitive OP asks for "In a fictional world, an organization might take __ action against crime based on some foreknowledge of a person's future actions "
- abbreviations - Differences between e. g. , viz. and i. e - English . . .
What are the differences between "viz " and "e g " and in which situations each is used? Please also compare the usage with "i e " if appropriate Edit: In response to a comment below: I'm asking
- Call on or call at or something else? Which is appropriate?
On is the only acceptable preposition here; "call me at my cell" (or in, to, with, etc ) is wrong However, if you are specifying the number, you can use at: You can reach me at (555) 555-5555
- Politely asking Why is this taking so long??
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- Proper address for married couple when husband is a Jr
Hence: Mrs Lon Chaney Jr on a wedding invitation, but Mrs L Chaney or simply Shannon Chaney for a friendly note Widows are entitled to retain their late husband's full names and suffixes, but divorcees may not continue to style themselves with a former husband's full name and suffix, even if they retain the surname
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