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World Cup Words. The Origin of Toasting. Says.
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World Cup Words. The Origin of Toasting. Says.

908. You had word-related questions after watching the World Cup. We have answers! And for the holidays, we look at the origin of toasting with wine (and why it actually IS related to toasted bread).

Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers. · Mignon Fogarty, Inc.

December 27, 202214m 47s

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908. You had word-related questions after watching the World Cup. We have answers! And for the holidays, we look at the origin of toasting with wine (and why it actually IS related to toasted bread).

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