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> From: Jan Stanley[SMTP:janron -at- CONCENTRIC -dot- NET]
> Reply To: Jan Stanley
> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 1999 3:01 PM
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Re: Simple Verbiage Question
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> I can't think of a single type of material in which I'd find
> "utilize" acceptable. Does it ever mean something that "use"
> doesn't?
>
> Jan
> janron -at- concentric -dot- net
>
I'm sure somebody thinks that "utilize" is useful; I agree with you that it
is nothing more than three syllables where one would do.
"Utilize" "Maximize" "Functionalize" "Thunder Thighs"
(These are a few of my favorite things)
> Tom Murrell
> Senior Rebellious Writer
Sarcasm Division
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