Anyone who has edited copy has pet peeves. “Ironically.” Split infinitives. “Stamping ground vs. stomping ground” and “gauntlet” vs. “gantlet.” Well, and “pet peeves” is more than a little worn, isn’t it? Many of these peeves we editors share. Some are primarily personal. One of mine: The reckless use of the word “surreal” — a […]

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