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Is it "gaslighted" or "gaslit"? | The Economist
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May 4, 2026
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2:00Now PlayingIs it gaslighted or gaslit? Greenlighted or greenlit? Even native English speakers get confused which is correct. Our language expert, Lane Greene, explains why some verbs have two past-tense forms. #language #english #grammar
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