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Is It Correct to Say, “The Reason Why”?

Some phrases become a part of long-running grammatical and acceptability debates despite overwhelming popular usage in writing and speech. The reason why they end up there can be one of many. Speaking of which, is it correct to say, “The reason why”? It is perfectly alright to use “the reason why.” While it is true …

Is It Correct to Say “I Hope All Is Well With You”?

You are writing an email to someone and thinking about how to start the main body. You can either get directly to the point or take the time to open with some form of pleasantry. Would it be correct to say, “I hope all is well with you”? It is correct to say “I hope …

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