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Bettie

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5. Word choice matters

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 19, 2023, 04:44 PM

Apr 2023

Summon implies an order....invite would be a less loaded word choice.

If you think it means I dislike the NYT, that's your issue.

I subscribe, even if I am sometimes frustrated with the reporting.

I do, however, understand that words have power and two words that have the same general meaning may cause different reactions from readers.

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Biden Summons Big Donors to Washington as 2024 Campaign Nears [View all] brooklynite Apr 2023 OP

"Summons"? Really NYT... Bettie Apr 2023 #1

I suppose if you want to dislike the Times, you can find something objectionable any time you want. brooklynite Apr 2023 #2

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In your case, it infers... brooklynite Apr 2023 #6

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