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Merriam-Webster Dictionary Adds Definition Of 'Earmark'

Los Angeles Times | Richard Simon | Posted 08.18.2009 | Media

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Those who pore over congressional legislation in search of earmarks often have been guided by the "I know it when I see it" maxim that Justice Potter ...

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Lucky Diamond and President Obama's Dog Naming Political Party

Wendy Diamond | Posted 04.04.2009 | Living

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According to Mrs. Obama, the only thing still up in the air is the presidential pooch's name. What's in a name anyway?

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Merriam-Webster's Word of 20...12: "Avoided Deforestation"

Matthew Owen | Posted 01.11.2009 | Green

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Reaching for my crystal ball, let me be the first to tell you -- today -- what Merriam-Webster's word of 2012 will be: "Avoided Deforestation."

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Merriam-Webster's Word Of The Year? Woot!

Reuters | Jason Szep | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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"w00t," an expression of joy coined by online gamers, was crowned word of the year on Tuesday by the publisher of a leading U.S. dictionary. Massachu...