English usage and grammar · 6 months ago

On if “over-strenuate” is a word

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On if “over-strenuate” is a word

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English usage and grammar · 6 months ago

I realized afterward that I forgot “a” 🤦‍♂️. Any other possible words or interpretations that I missed?

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