Britishisms

And as for the HP impact, (and I too love them), as someone who spent 2002-2005 teaching writing at a state university, I can tell you that certain Britishisms ( "amongst" instead of "among" being the most prevalent, but there were many others) are writing vernacular among the 18-22 yr old set, at least out here on the East Coast.

No Author Left Behind 2007

There are also a few "Britishisms" in the lists, calling a wrench a spanner or glasses spectacles.

Jay is Games 2009

Mr. Deaver's obsession with authenticity ensures that the text is clogged with Britishisms, some misplaced, others unnecessary, and most clumsily shoehorned into the dialogue.

You Only Live About 23 Times Michael C. Moynihan 2011

Mr. Deaver's obsession with authenticity ensures that the text is clogged with Britishisms, some misplaced, others unnecessary, and most clumsily shoehorned into the dialogue.

You Only Live About 23 Times Michael C. Moynihan 2011

Even his adoption of Britishisms like tiffin for tea and petrol for gasoline came in for complaint.

An American Triple Threat Michael Burleigh 2011

The Britishisms can be off-putting — characters refer to Lehman as "Lehmans," and Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis, a Georgia native, has a drawl that sounds more Cornwall than Cobb County.

Enron on Broadway: $how Business 2010

Yet among American soccer aficionados, Britishisms are de rigeur.

Simon Maxwell Apter: World Cup Memo: U.S. Soccer Must Stop Idolizing the English 2010

But then I hate creeping Britishisms -- you should my rants against queueueue. roxsteady

Alabama Blue Dog Bobby Bright, Asked Whether He'll Stay A Democrat: Merry Christmas 2009

But then I hate creeping Britishisms -- you should my rants against queueueue.

Alabama Blue Dog Bobby Bright, Asked Whether He'll Stay A Democrat: Merry Christmas 2009

Simon, you'd be a stone fool to drop that dreamy accent and all your cute Britishisms.

Royale With Cheese 2007