A WORD IN THE HAND: PRINCIPLE

SUE DE GROOT | On the linguistic page or stage does anything matter for goodness’ sake?

A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd

22 October 2020 - 19:39 By sue de groot

Those who condemn beauty competitions as puerile pageants that place height above character may be pleased to hear that one such event judged contestants not only on their legs and teeth but on their principles...

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