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>He is less focussed on a specific threat Call me a nit, but why are there typos in an article from the new yorker? Edit: apparently doubling the consonant is
by che_shirecat 10y ago
>He is less focussed on a specific threat
Call me a nit, but why are there typos in an article from the new yorker?
Edit: apparently doubling the consonant is something they just do - http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-double-l http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-double-l
- DanBC 10y agoFocussed is an acceptable, although unusual, spelling variant.
- TetOn 10y agoIndeed, cf cöoperation and etc... in their pages.
- mintone 10y agoAre you focussing on the word 'focussed'? That is a correct spelling of the word and if memory serves, the New Yorker have written about how their style guide requires it.
- 1812Overture 10y agoThe New Yorker intentionally uses a bunch of archaic spelling and grammar to look smart despite the often mediocre content of what they're saying.