"comprised of" is so ironic
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comprised_of
Quote:The usage controversy has been ongoing since the mid-20th century. Objections to the phrase have been severely criticized by linguists including Mark Liberman, who notes examples of its use by highly regarded writers dating back to the 1700s. The phrase was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 1874 and is generally regarded as standard by dictionaries and style guides, though some (including Merriam-Webster OnLine) observe that its use may invite criticism from language purists.

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every day use = correct form
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"comprised of" is so ironic - by mogs_me - 11-05-2026, 02:57 AM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by mogs_me - 11-05-2026, 02:57 AM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by Altruist - 11-05-2026, 07:37 AM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by bluerose - 11-05-2026, 07:49 AM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by Honest - 11-05-2026, 01:46 PM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by eldajaal1488 - 11-05-2026, 04:01 PM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by slop slinger - 11-05-2026, 07:21 PM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by MysteriousWeeb420 - 11-05-2026, 07:39 PM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by mogs_me - 11-05-2026, 07:48 PM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by Ropium - 11-05-2026, 07:48 PM
RE: "comprised of" is so ironic - by Honest - 12-05-2026, 01:52 PM

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