The Oxford comma is a choice, not a rule (and it is not about grammar)

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Nothing is set in stone The Oxford comma is a choice, not a rule (and it is not about grammar) 4 min. Unlike languages like French or Spanish, the English language does not have an official academy that registers the use of the language and determines which rules still apply and which are obsolete. While institutions such as the Oxford Dictionary help with standardizing and registering the language, English evolves through the daily use of its speakers, and its rules evolve with it. Read full article

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Word of the day · Jun 16, 2026 Cushion 1. soften the effect of an impact on “the bag cushions equipment from inevitable knocks” verb/ˈkʊʃən/

Choose the word that fits in the phrase “The company will cushion the transition to new management by ______ human resources specialists.” hiring firing

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