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Should You Say “Octopuses” Or “Octopi”?

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    Prepare For The Lavish World Of Bridgerton With 16 Regency Period Words

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    20 Fancy Spring Words To Breathe Life Into Your Budding Vocabulary

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  5. 3 diamonds of different sizes, their reflections visible on the tabletop, teal filter.
    “Karat” vs. “Carat”: The Difference Between How These Measure All That Glitters

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  6. light green text on dark green background: "duke vs. prince"
    “Duke” vs. “Prince”: Learn Who Is Closer To The Throne

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