I'd be more outraged by the opening split infinitive.
:-)
Andrew Fildes
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On 13/12/2011, at 11:18 PM, Chris Barker wrote:
> What on earth does the "literally" mean? What part does it play in that
> sentence?
>
> That word was so useful before ignoramuses started using it for emphasis,
> ignoring its meaning.
>
> Chris (grumpy)
> :-)
>
> On 13 Dec 2011, at 09:28, Piers Hemy wrote:
>
>> Olympus had originally been a sound company, with diligent employees and
>> high technical strength. Not all part of the company was involved in this
>> misconduct. Olympus should remove its malignant tumor and literally renew
>> itself.
>> END
>>
>> In light of those words, it is no surprise that most of the board will now
>> go (which I think is the current state of play). And I assume that Mr
>> Woodford is now working diligently with some major shareholders to lead a
>> new team - because "they" the shareholders will be appointing the successor
>> board.
>
>
>
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