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'Sexting' And Other New Additions To Oxford English Dictionary

Zoe Triska | Posted 10.18.2011

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Back in March, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) made some interesting updates. According to The Huffington Post, not only did they add LOL and OMG,...

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A Brief History Of The Word 'Sh*t-Faced'

Slate Magazine | Paul Collins | Posted 06.19.2011

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Some years ago, Slate contributor Paul Collins became curious about the history of the word bonkers. After a letter to the editors of the Oxford Engli...

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'La-La Land' Now The Dictionary Definition Of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Times | Posted 05.28.2011

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The Oxford English Dictionary made some stellar updates on March 24, which are now online. For instance, "e-mail" is now "email." You can now, with re...

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Official New Dictionary Words

The Guardian | Alison Flood | Posted 05.25.2011

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Around 2,000 new words, phrases, and meanings have been added to the dictionary of American English, including bromance -- defined as "a close but non...

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Will The Oxford English Dictionary Never Be Printed Again?

Telegraph | Alastair Jamieson | Posted 05.25.2011

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The dictionary's owner, Oxford University Press (OUP), said the impact of the internet means OED3 will probably appear only in electronic form. ...

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Internet May Phase Out Printed Oxford Dictionary

AP | SYLVIA HUI | Posted 05.25.2011

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LONDON — It weighs in at more than 130 pounds, but the authoritative guide to the English language, the Oxford English Dictionary, may eventuall...

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Dictionary Rejects: Which Words Got Left Out Of The Oxford English Dictionary?

aolnews.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ever engaged a freegan in nonversation, or does the very idea make you want to precuperate? If you haven't a clue what we're talking about, don't worr...

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It Took 99 Years For Anyone To Notice That The Oxford English Dictionary Was Wrong

AOL | Terence Neilan | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Oxford English Dictionary got it wrong, and it took 99 years before anyone noticed. Siphons don't work, it turns out, because of atmospheric pres...

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Schwarzenegger on Small Business

Marty Keller | Posted 05.25.2011

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Small businesses make up 98% of the state's businesses and employ over half of California's workforce, and that's exactly why the governor has worked so hard to create a climate where they can succeed.

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