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Many English verbs have three forms — sing, sang and sung, for example. The problem is that speakers seem to want only two.
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 260: "I Got My Nails Did!" With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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Many English verbs have three forms — sing, sang and sung, for example. The problem is that speakers seem to want only two.
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 260: "I Got My Nails Did!" With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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