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"One of X and Y" or "One of X or Y"

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When are 'each' and 'every' not equivalent?

Is there an other meaning for 'Soap'?

One word for (have same size)

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"Bearer of good news" & "bearer of bad news" are called?

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Use of chief as equivalent of boss

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"Royals" vs "Royalties": Which is the correct usage?

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Use of "the ill" vs. "the sick"

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In natural disasters: died or killed?

When "especially" is at the end of a list, does it apply to the whole list or only the last item

Is "what a pity" used as often as "what a shame"?

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Is "behind" the correct use

What sounds more natural and clear - "to set free potential" or "to release potential"?

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What linguistic feature would I draw upon to explain this?

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What is the difference in the use of the word HEAR in this case?

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Slang usage of "fish" meaning US Dollar.

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Epitome of the entire drama [closed]

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Is the usage of idiom, “get hold of the wrong end of the stick” situation specific?

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Can I say "I want to pay my owe"