William Labov Quotes
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And instead of getting a pepper-and-salt effect, we find very clear and sharp divisions between the dialects of the United States, which are getting more different from each other as time goes on.
William Labov
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Author Details:
Type:
Writer Quotes
Category:
American Writer Quotes
Date of Birth:
December 4, 1927
Nationality:
American
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All William Labov Quotations:
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And instead of getting a pepper...
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We focus upon pairs of words...
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