- Number agreement when using “ (s)” for optional plural
I find "one or more object(s)" to be much harder to read, as I have to parse the phrase with both possibilities The parentheses are a distraction As @coleopterist points out, the Chicago Manual of Style recommends against using it unless it is simple and effective I would argue that it isn't simple enough, and using the plural is more effective
- tenses - Using have ran or have run - English Language Usage . . .
I was editing a piece recently and saw this structure "Once you have ran the process, you " I have always used "have run", but wasn't sure if "have ran" is acceptable in modern English
- verbs - Using logging in correctly - English Language Usage Stack . . .
"Logging on" is the wrong terminology if you're using credentials according to this and this source, while cambridge dictionary doesn't seem to care i am more confused as before! – Philzen Commented May 17, 2021 at 21:36
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