Why Americans write 'canceled' but still write 'cancellation.' How printing history gave us 'fine print.' Fluff.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing - Un pódcast de QuickAndDirtyTips.com

1059. Ever wonder why Americans use "canceled" with one L but still write "cancellation" with two? We explore how spelling rules, stress patterns, and historical quirks explain this inconsistency. Plus, we look at the history of "fine print" — from typesetting in smoky print shops to its modern use in hiding legal loopholes.

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