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Episode description
897. Have you ever written yourself into a "that that" or a "had had" situation and wondered how you got there? It doesn't mean you're a bad writer! I explain why this happens sometimes and how to best fix it. Also, we talk about the fascinating subconscious rules that guide conversations.
| Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/the-subconscious-rules-of-conversation
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