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This tag is for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the several possibilities available for a particular meaning, and which one of them would be the most appropriate.
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for scurrilous reasons
(ex) A lot of people have asked John why he wants to write a review of his colleague's latest novel. He's always trying to dodge their questions for scurrilous reasons. However, some people know he ha …
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word choice: [induce] or [generate] negative effects on youngsters
Last month, the government legalized marijuana. Many people worry that it will induce negative effects on youngsters.
Some of my friends think "generate negative effects" fits better.
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