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The Etymology Of Muppet

Posted 11.23.2011

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Originally posted on OUP's Etymology & Language Blog With the arrival of the new Muppet movie, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Beaker, and our other felt frien...

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'Relationship' Is a Very Big Word

Bella DePaulo | Posted 11.17.2011

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There's something troubling about the use of the word "relationship" that excludes all relationships but romantic ones. All other adult relationships aren't just excluded in the wording; they're absent from the studies.

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