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sic - Word of the Day - Tue Jun 14, 2022

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sic - (adj) - intentionally so written -- used after a printed word or passage to indicate that it is intended exactly as printed or to indicate that it exactly reproduces an original

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You will see "[sic]" added to news articles when the reporter wants to point out the error in the quote is the fault of the person quoted, not the article writer.

 

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Valkyrie

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As opposed to me telling my LPW army, "Sic @wildone!"  :P  Especially after the encroach comment.  :unsure: *burp *  

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drpaladin

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Sic would get a (sic) when used for sick.

 

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