Derek Haines

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People or Persons or Peoples

People Or Persons And Peoples – How To Use The Words

The words person, people or persons, and peoples are all correct but have different meanings in specific contexts. Person means an individual. We use it when focusing on a specific individual or addressing one person. In most situations, people is the accepted plural form of person. However, persons is correct when referring to a specific…

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Paperback Version Is Not Available On Amazon

My Paperback Version Is Not Available On Amazon To Buy

It can be a little disconcerting if you notice that your paperback version is not available on Amazon. But you’ll probably find that your Kindle or audiobook versions are fine. What you see is the result of geography, shipping costs, and delivery time. Unlike ebook and audiobook files, paperback or hardcover versions of your book…

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On Tenterhooks Or Tender Hooks

On Tenterhooks Or Tender Hooks While You Are Waiting?

You’re waiting impatiently for news, but nothing arrives. Are you on tenterhooks or on tender hooks? Yes, the suspense is agonizing and unbearable. Each passing moment seems like forever as you constantly check your phone, email, or glance at the clock. But in the meantime, it might help to know that the correct answer is…

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