Allegedly About the Words “Alleged” and “Allegedly”

Picture of Michael at a NaNoWriMo event

I have a few pet peeves regarding language. One is that I think the word “allegedly” is often misused. If you pay attention to news broadcasts, you have probably noticed the constant use of the words “alleged” and “allegedly” in describing persons who have done something, most often associated with a crime. I’m not trying …

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