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Register-based distribution of expressions of modality in COCA
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Discover how modality shapes communication across various registers in contemporary American English. This intriguing research by Jiangping Zhou and Yanhua Xia reveals the nuanced preferences for modal expressions, highlighting the tension between objectivity and subjectivity in language use.
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