694 - Country Names and “The”: The Ukraine or Ukraine. Theater Idioms‪.‬ Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

You used to hear people say "the Ukraine," but now it's just "Ukraine." We know why! Plus, in honor of the Tony Awards, we talk about idioms from the theater.
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