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Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–).  The Columbia Guide to Standard American English.  1993.
 
share 1 (v.)
 
 
is just now a hackneyed word when used for tell. Its overuse (more often spoken than written) irritates many people today, so you’ll be wiser if you tell or show what you know, and share only when dividing tangibles such as cookies or money.  1
 
 
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