On Saturday, August 21, 2004, 10:35:51 PM, Bill wrote:

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BL> Okay, just to poke a little fun at this whole thread (from American Heritage
BL> www.bartleby.com & www.dictionary.com):

BL> Usage Note: Irregardless is a word that many mistakenly believe to be
BL> correct usage in formal style, when in fact it is used chiefly in
BL> nonstandard speech or casual writing. Coined in the United States in the

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BL> time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is
BL> still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

So, is using irregardless a lot like saying "nuk-yu-ler" ?

%^b

_M




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