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That use of “begs the question” is unfortunate. “Raises the question” would be more cromulent, provided that cromulence can be compared.
by vincent-manis 5y ago
That use of “begs the question” is unfortunate. “Raises the question” would be more cromulent, provided that cromulence can be compared.
- JCVI-syn10 5y agoWhile some may accuse you of pedantry, I applaud your embiggening others' understanding of this common mistake.
- daveslash 5y agoI stand by "begs the question" - it's perfectly cromulent for all "intensive purposes". (/s ~ in all seriousness, I appreciate the correction!)