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[Japan] 88+ dead, 2 million told to evacuate after 'unpresidented' floods

Why did you put unpresidented in quotes? Did you get that verbatim from somewhere?

If so, [sic] would be an appropriate editorial choice.
Original post by Notoriety
Why did you put unpresidented in quotes? Did you get that verbatim from somewhere?

If so, [sic] would be an appropriate editorial choice.


Fine.

[Japan] 88+ dead, 2 million told to evacuate after 'unpresidented' floods (sick!)
Do you mean 'unprecedented'?
Reply 4
I doubt the Chinese would consider it "lucky" for them to be hit by a typhoon.
Original post by Pantera Fan Club
Do you mean 'unprecedented'?


Uh... no?
Reply 6
Original post by AngeryPenguin
Uh... no?


What we are trying to say is "Unpresidented" is not a word.

"Unprecedented", however, is, and fits within the context of the headline
Original post by Another
What we are trying to say is "Unpresidented" is not a word.

"Unprecedented", however, is, and fits within the context of the headline


lol. I know more about spelling than you do, believe me. Please don’t feel so stupid or insecure; it’s not your fault.

Unpresidented as in without presidence - i.e. it hasn't happened before.

Do you need a better Google? Sad!
Reply 8
Original post by AngeryPenguin
lol. I know more about spelling than you do, believe me. Please don’t feel so stupid or insecure; it’s not your fault.

Unpresidented as in without presidence - i.e. it hasn't happened before.

Do you need a better Google? Sad!


I'm quoting this in case you edit your post later.

Never change, TSR.
Original post by Another
I'm quoting this in case you edit your post later.

Never change, TSR.


Why would I edit it? I have confidence in myself. I have a very good brain and I’ve said a lot of things.
Original post by AngeryPenguin
Why would I edit it? I have confidence in myself. I have a very good brain and I’ve said a lot of things.


Check again, my friend. There's a saying that its better to keep your mouth shut and have people think you're stupid instead of opening it and proving them right.
Original post by Pantera Fan Club
Check again, my friend. There's a saying that its better to keep your mouth shut and have people think you're stupid instead of opening it and proving them right.


I'm not stupid lol. My IQ is one of the highest, believe me. I took a MENSA test and got over 110.
Now there are over 150 confirmed deaths. That's almost half the IQ of the brain geniuses above!
Reply 13
In this situation you should use " instead of ' as the latter looks like sarcasm.
Original post by hailye2
In this situation you should use " instead of ' as the latter looks like sarcasm.


Oh gosh, I wouldn't want to come across as sarcastic.

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