Just a note from your curmudgeonly neighborhood proofreader: the words “breathe” and “breath” are not interchangeable, and the one is not an archaic or European spelling of the other. They both have their purpose.<\/p>\n
“Breathe” is a verb<\/i>. You breathe<\/i> deeply. You breathe<\/i> more clearly after taking a decongestant.<\/p>\n
“Breath” is a noun<\/i>. You take a breath<\/i> when you breathe<\/i>. We say something is a breath<\/i> of fresh air. You curse pedantic, pain-in-the-butt proofreaders under your breath<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Got it? Good.<\/p>\n
I’m glad we had this little chat. Carry on, now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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