English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Y or ING?
One of the symptoms is a ~running~ nose (nonstandard).
One of the symptoms is a *runny* nose (standard).
If someone has a runny nose or runny eyes, liquid is flowing from their nose or eyes.
You have to avoid that ~cunny~ person (nonstandard).
You have to avoid that *cunning* person (standard).
Someone who is cunning has the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people.
GAB
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