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How fast is the English language expanding?

on January 05, 2025

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Five ways Dickens expanded the English language

on December 29, 2024

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Most versatile word in English?

on May 08, 2024

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Where does the word pundit come from?

on May 05, 2024

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Words with the most separate meaning?

on May 01, 2024

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Top 10 words with the most entries in the Oxford English Dictionary?

on April 14, 2017

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What is a hedge fund? And what does it mean to hedge your bets?

on April 20, 2013

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How many new words are entering the English language?

on February 09, 2013

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When does one woot?

on August 22, 2011

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English Language FAQ: The most common spelling errors in English?

on May 31, 2011

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What is 'the groove'? And groovy?

on May 08, 2011

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OMG! Why did the Oxford English Dictionary include OMG?

on March 28, 2011

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Is English an 'easy' language to learn?

on March 06, 2011

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Who manages the English language?

on February 17, 2011

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