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[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 1 point 2 weeks ago (1 child)

The phrase I learned was "except after 'c' but only if the sound is 'ee'". Mostly also works.

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[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

As a scientist, I'm getting a seizure from people in society pretending like this is a useful rule.

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