The short version
James Somers' essay about choosing dictionaries; one reader says it changed their life.
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You're probably using the wrong dictionary
James Somers' essay about choosing dictionaries; one reader says it changed their life.
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First seen:2026-09-28
Last seen:2026-09-28
Times seen:1
Website:jsomers.net
Why it caught our attention
A reader offers unusually strong direct praise for this specific essay.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-28
“James Somers’ You’re probably using the wrong dictionary (2014) changed my life for the better.”
willturman · recommendation
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