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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Very Spatial and Capable Lethal Aid
Thu Feb 10 00:00:00 EST 2022
By Mark Peters

From capable to renewable natural gas and everything in between, we've got a euphemism for you.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Of Dialects, Vernaculars, and Code-Switching
Thu Feb 03 00:00:00 EST 2022
By Orin Hargraves

We fit our speech to the circumstances we're in. Is there a basis for judgment when someone's preferred way of speaking is different from yours?  Continue reading...
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Word Count

Writers Talk About Writing

13 Ways to Prevent Overwork From Affecting Your Writing
Thu Jan 27 00:00:00 EST 2022
By Daphne Gray-Grant

Don't let overworking stop you from being the best writer you can be.  Continue reading...
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Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

The Ever-More-Common "-Core"
Thu Jan 20 00:00:00 EST 2022
By Nancy Friedman

Normcore, goblincore, cottagecore, gorpcore: one hard-working suffix turns any style preference into a named trend.  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

The Euphemism of the Year
Thu Jan 13 00:00:00 EST 2022
By Mark Peters

It's time for the highly anticipated Euphemism of the Year 2021! From gifted pleasures to experience device to unalive see which of this year's worst words took home the crown.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Just Voices
Thu Jan 06 00:00:00 EST 2022
By Orin Hargraves

What are the describable features of voices? How do we distinguish them, and more importantly, what language do we have for characterizing voices in a way that is meaningful to others?  Continue reading...
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