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Davkett Posted 21 years ago
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0 This phrase, heard frequently, has always bugged me: "more importantly". Is it grammatically correct? 02 br
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00 Also, the phrase, "having said that"-- again, written and heard so often-- I don't question its grammatical legitimacy, but it almost always seems to imply the thought: "Just in case you think I'm not done explaining myself..." 0-
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00 Also, the phrase, "having said that"-- again, written and heard so often-- I don't question its grammatical legitimacy, but it almost always seems to imply the thought: "Just in case you think I'm not done explaining myself..." 0-
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0 'More importantly' is OK, I suppose, as a sentence adverb-- at least, I am guilty. -- and then wishing to go on to mention exceptions/second thoughts/alternatives/etc. I wouldn't understand it as your implication suggests.
- 0 'More importantly' is OK, I suppose, as a sentence adverb-- at least, I am guilty.
- -- and then wishing to go on to mention exceptions/second thoughts/alternatives/etc.
- I wouldn't understand it as your implication suggests.
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0 'More importantly' is OK, I suppose, as a sentence adverb-- at least, I am guilty. 02 br
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00 'Having said that' is used in the case of laying down some guidelines/facts/observations/conclusions/etc.-- and then wishing to go on to mention exceptions/second thoughts/alternatives/etc. I wouldn't understand it as your implication suggests. 0-
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00 'Having said that' is used in the case of laying down some guidelines/facts/observations/conclusions/etc.-- and then wishing to go on to mention exceptions/second thoughts/alternatives/etc. I wouldn't understand it as your implication suggests. 0-
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0 Admittedly, my inference is tainted...I think probably caused from hearing certain phrases, on TV or in the classroom, more than a dozen times a day. More importantly, having said that, I appreciate your reply Mr. Micawber, and I hasten to add that I am enjoying this site as a new member. 02 br
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00 I did discover, after posting this question, that the online Merriam-Web
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00 I did discover, after posting this question, that the online Merriam-Web
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00 By the same pedantry that I continue to rail against 'firstly', 'secondly', Dave. 02 br
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00 I thought that 01 i 00 Webster's 02 i 00 comment later in the same us
00 "A number of commentators have objected to 'importantly' as a sentence modifier." Why do you think that is? 12 blockquote12 br
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00 By the same pedantry that I continue to rail against 'firstly', 'secondly', Dave. 02 br
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00 I thought that 01 i 00 Webster's 02 i 00 comment later in the same us
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