Today’s Grammar Police column is brought to you by the letters “E” and “I.” Actually, it’s not all about E and I, but we’ll start there, because I have interesting grammar questions involving those ...
DEAR WORD COURT: A one-person restroom in my church has a sign over the toilet stating, "Please lock the door to ensure privacy." I have often wondered about the difference in usage among "assure," ...
Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. In Washington, legislators are trying to “assure” their constituents that they are working to “ensure ...