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PublishedFebruary 19, 2023
In a word: Is it ‘awful’ that language changes?
The answer depends on whether you're a prescriptivist or descriptivist.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
In a word: Vexing acronyms can raise your BP
Abbreviations and acronyms can cause confusion and even civic embarrassment. Ever fly into FAT for your vacation?
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2023
In a word: Is ‘cheat’ Maine’s top Wordle word?
Mainers, it seems, are more likely to cheat at Wordle than residents of any other state in the nation (we’re No. 1!, we’re No. 1!).
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2023
In a word: Into overtime with more football names
The Los Angeles Chargers got their name, the story goes, because team owner Barron Hilton liked the word for its affiliation with his new Carte Blanche credit card.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2023
In a word: What’s in a football team’s name?
A lot of animals, along with history, stereotypes and even gold prospectors, formed the foundation for many early professional football teams' names.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2023
In a word: Old, odd and uncommon words
Consider 'uhtceare,' though your doctor wouldn't recommend it: a seldom-seen Old English word meaning 'lying awake before dawn and worrying.'
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2023
In a word: Homer, war, woman and other words of 2022
'Partygate' — the goings-on by former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ilk during the COVID-19 lockdown — was one word being considered by Collins Dictionary.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
In a word: More pet peeves for the new year
Famous bears, pesky S's, 360-degree turns and well-honed targets are in our sights this week. And the bead goes on.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2022
In a word: Unwrapping the origins of Christmas names
Christmas will soon be here, so what better time to take a look at some of the words associated with the holiday beginning with the big day itself?
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
In a word: Dorothy Parker: Sharp and cynical to the end
The writer and critic's troubles later in life provided more grist for her witty word mill.
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