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‘The abuse of language causes needless anger, hurt and offence. It’s a question of good manners. Did you really just say refute?’

Illustration: Ben Lamb for the Guardian Illustration: Ben Lamb for the Guardian Modern tribes Life and style This article is more than 11 years old Modern tribes: the grammar pedant This article is more than 11 years old ‘The abuse of language causes needless anger, hurt and offence. It’s a question of good manners. Did you really just say refute?’ Catherine Bennett Sat 28 Feb 2015 01.00 EST Last modified on Fri 1 Dec 2017 11.57 EST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google F ewer. Not less, F-E-W-E-R. Because it matters – God, this is why they should bring back grammar lessons. Fewer is for things

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