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Curbing our use of the ‘fundamentalist’ label

What makes ‘statue’ and ‘statute’ so alike?

Democrats prize ‘equity,’ GOP prefers ‘equality'

How monks and typesetters caused weird spellings

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Solemn memories and a living hope

A plane takes off from Washington Reagan National Airport as a large U.S. flag is unfurled at the Pentagon ahead of ceremonies at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to honor the 184 people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon, in Washington, Sept. 11, 2020.

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The history of ‘competition’ won’t cooperate

Like puzzles? Try searching for ‘kangaroo words.’

The more productive side of ‘procrastination’

Did JFK really call himself a doughnut? It’s a great story.

‘Translation fails’ thrive on the web

As English evolves, so too does the word ‘master’

Obstreperous: A jovial word with an ominous back story

A clear definition of ‘salad’ is not easily tossed off

‘Kindergarten’ survived the ban on German words

Graduation is a solemn event – so why funny hats?