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    Posted: 04-Feb-2014 at 09:31
Absorb is not abuse!Sorry I am living in allusions!Smile 
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One of the many fine things about the English language ( and which makes it so readily assimilated around the World ) is its ability to absorb words, both of other languages, and jargon and the like.
This seeming willingness flies in the face of, say, French, which requires government departments especially to screen out the adoption of English words that might appeal to the French people.

One thing I do dislike though is how even well spoken English newsreaders abbreviate the phrase " going to " into " gonna ".   This is slovenly beyond words......please pardon the pun !
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French people will prove English abuses French&Latin...etc..etc..SmileAbusement includes "coital activities" inside human body.Language abuse:...inside Human brain!Regards.
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One of my pet hates is the persistent abuse of the language, particularly by the media. Where does the word "speciality" appear in the Dictionary? How about "gotten"?

Countless examples of language abuse are committed daily. Why? Doesn't the correct language provide all of the words needed to accurately communicate. Appreciate your views!
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