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Quote by Ernest Gowers

“That it is a solecism to begin a sentence with 'and' is a faintly lingering superstition. The OED gives examples ranging from the 10th to the 19th c.; the Bible is full of them.”

Quote by Ernest Gowers

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Ernest Gowers was a British author renowned for his style guides and dictionaries, which have had a profound impact on English writing and usage. more

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