[New post] ‘Under way’ versus ‘underway’

Jnana Hodson posted: "I'm feeling defeated. Both the New York Times and the Washington Post, as I'm seeing, have capitulated. As a copy editor who spent a career trying to preserve the language from utter erosion, this hurts. Quite simply, it was two words, not one. Oh, " Jnana's Red Barn 'Under way' versus 'underway' Jnana Hodson Jun 24 I'm feeling defeated. Both the New York Times and the Washington Post, as I'm seeing, have capitulated. As a copy editor who spent a career trying to preserve the language from utter erosion, this hurts. Quite simply, it was two words, not one. Oh, the enormity here! Where do we draw the line anymore? Or is that any more? Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Jnana's Red Barn. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://jnanahodson.net/2023/06/24/under-way-versus-underway/

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