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To: zeebee

Bush may loose NH
Why doesn't anyone know how to spell this word?

Irritates me, too.

Mama


25 posted on 10/19/2004 7:07:00 PM PDT by Mama Shawna
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To: Mama Shawna
I guess phonetically, the verb "to lose" is pronounced as if it has 2 o's (looze) but spelled as if it is pronounced, "lows."

I think it confuses those who use English as a second language.

39 posted on 10/19/2004 7:25:06 PM PDT by zeebee (John Kerry- whichever way the wind blows)
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