_Or_ for _Nor_. Probably our most nearly universal solecism. "I cannot
see the sun or the moon." This means that I am unable to see one of
them, though I may see the other. By using nor, I affirm the
invisibility of both, which is what I wanted to do. If a man is not
white or black he may nevertheless be a Negro or a Caucasian; but if
he is not white nor black he belongs to some other race. See
_Neither_.

_Ordinarily_ for _Usually_. Clumsy.

_Ovation_. In ancient Rome an ovation was an inferior triumph accorded
to victors in minor wars or unimportant battle. Its character and
limitations, like those of the triumph, were strictly defined by law
and custom. An enthusiastic demonstration in honor of an American
civilian is nothing like that, and should not be called by its name.

_Over_ for _About_, _In_, or _Concerning_. "Don't cry over spilt
milk." "He rejoiced over his acquittal."

_Over_ for _More than_. "A sum of over ten thousand dollars." "Upward
of ten thousand dollars" is equally objectionable.

_Over_ for _On_. "The policeman struck him over the head." If the blow
was over the head it did not hit him.

_Over with_. "Let us have it over with." Omit with. A better
expression is, Let us get done with it.

_Outside of_. Omit the preposition.