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#1 2006-09-10 11:34:38

Kramer
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Registered: 2006-09-10
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"Rest Bit" in place of "Respite"

I’m the proud captor of a fresh eggcorn!

”...perfect for creating a calming rest bit or to soothe the new mother to sleep.” – http://www.babyuniverse.com/pro/materni … rtKit.html

”...every time that we have Don as a guest it’s a little rest-bit for our telephone operators, because his line is the one that absolutely lights up.” – http://www.vop.com/previous_broadcasts/ … /04133.htm

“Their dining hall is used for a senior’s lunch program and along with the synagogue, provides a welcome rest bit for Jewish travelers.” – http://www.rslfoundation.org/html/ourwo … oldova.htm

”...while giving a rest bit to the environment…” – http://www.globalissues.org/EnvIssues/P … Stress.asp

“Rod complemented me with a thumb’s up and we both slowed to about 90 for a rest-bit.” – http://d1e2n3.cnc.net/Beaming.htm

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#2 2015-10-27 08:52:57

zbyoung
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Registered: 2015-10-27
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Re: "Rest Bit" in place of "Respite"

Another one:

“Work—if you want to call what I do work—is more of a rest bit for me. It’s therapeutic,” the performer says. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertai … -post.html

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#3 2015-10-28 02:49:20

Dixon Wragg
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From: Cotati, California
Registered: 2008-07-04
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Re: "Rest Bit" in place of "Respite"

Welcome to the Eggcorn Forum, zbyoung!

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