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Northwestern grammarian supports split infinitives in English
Chicago reports that Northwestern University Germanic philology professor George Oliver Currie argues the split infinitive is correct and often necessary. He cites examples to show the form can convey precise meaning and urges careful, not reckless, use to express thoughts clearly.
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