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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing - A podcast by QuickAndDirtyTips.com - Tuesdays

959. Learn why human language goes beyond basic communication to allow spontaneous creativity, expression of identity, and leadership in linguistic change — things animals and chatbots can't quite achieve. Plus, I answer a British listener's question about the confusing way Americans use the word "gotten."