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As far as I know, Arabic could make a good example - Arabic TV broadcasts and newspapers form a register that is distinct from both literary and spoken Arabic, but relies on both. Is there anyone who could elaborate, and maybe incorporate this into the article? (my knowledge is very rudimentary)

:This is true for TV broadcasts in Chinese languages. For example, Cantonese TV broadcasts in a register distinct from both Cantonese and Standard Written Chinese, but relies on both. However, reputable newspapers in Hong Kong are always written in Standard Written Chinese.

:Also Katharevousa, the literary invented modern form of Greek. See [[Modern Greek]] and [[Katharevousa]] --[[User:Wetman|Wetman]] 16:15, 19 Apr 2005 (UTC)