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dualstow wrote:
Tortoise wrote:
"To engage with the customer": To talk with the customer (I guess talking with the customer often resembles battle)
yes! I hate that one.
In a similar vein, I hate to see "dialogue" used as a verb or infinitive.
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6 Iron wrote: In a similar vein, I hate to see "dialogue" used as a verb or infinitive.
Unless, you know, they were actually talking about dyeing a log.
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Improvised explosive device

The yearly use of "Emergency Supplemental" funding for Iraq / Afganistan

I've often use "many opportunities" vs "all mucked up"! :)
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