On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 5:27 PM, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > And to maintain the pedantry - is there even one example when 'utilise'
> is more appropriate than 'use'?
>
> I will make every attempt to make a reduction of utilising 'utilise'
> forthwith.
>
> But I cannot promise to not utilise a long word when a diminutive one
> would suffice.
>
Now you've done it! Split infinitive! Verb me any manner of noun and noun
me any manner of verb, but split an infinitive and off with your Norman
locks!
Joel W.
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