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Big changes in Associated Press style. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' finale was catawampus. Bappy

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977. This week, we cover the latest AP Stylebook updates that were just revealed at the ACES conference. From the switch to Merriam-Webster to easing up on the word "unique," we look at what these changes mean for writers and editors. Plus, we explore "catawampus" thanks to its cameo in the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finale. Learn about its quirky origins, regional differences, and wordy friends like "kitty-corner."| Kitty-corner map: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/articles/kitty-corner-or-catty-corner/| Register for my beginning AP style webinar April 23: bit.ly/ggap2024. Use the code MACMIL for a discount.| Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/ap-update-catawampus/transcript| Please take our advertising survey. It helps! https://podsurvey.com/GRAMMAR| Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!): https://joinsubtext.com/grammar or text "hello" to (917) 540-0876.| Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.| Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.| Peeve Wars card gam