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the journalist zoe durand is known for her tactful style, asking questions so discretely that her subjects barely realize they are being interviewed.
The word "discretely" is incorrect here. The correct homophone is "discreetly". "Discreetly" means in a careful and unobtrusive way, which fits the context of the journalist's tactful interviewing style. "Discretely" means separately or individually, which does not fit the context.
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The word "discretely" should be corrected to "discreetly". The corrected sentence is: "The journalist Zoe Durand is known for her tactful style, asking questions so discreetly that her subjects barely realize they are being interviewed."