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		LiquidSky 10 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: National Science Foundation fires roughly 10% of i... You've seen it used correctly many times because language evolves and "decimate" has taken on a new meaning other than the one used to describe ancient Roman military practice.

wileydragonfly 10 months ago [–]

Let me have this. It’s a fun pet peeve. I have little else.

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