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During his time, a new phrase was added to the Texas political lexicon: Laney Republicans.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
The company published a list of the most mispronounced words of the year in the United States and the United Kingdom on Wednesday, including foreign words that have entered the English lexicon for one reason or another, as well as the names of various politicians and public figures.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Focus On Purpose And Function Create an internal lexicon that focuses on purpose and function rather than platform or tool brand names.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Now many have a new job description: ‘Full-time children’
Sept. 28, 2023
In China over the past few years, a stagnating economy and a cutthroat job market have given rise to an entirely new lexicon to talk about modern-day burnout.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
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John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
The company published a list of the most mispronounced words of the year in the United States and the United Kingdom on Wednesday, including foreign words that have entered the English lexicon for one reason or another, as well as the names of various politicians and public figures.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Focus On Purpose And Function Create an internal lexicon that focuses on purpose and function rather than platform or tool brand names.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Now many have a new job description: ‘Full-time children’
Sept. 28, 2023
In China over the past few years, a stagnating economy and a cutthroat job market have given rise to an entirely new lexicon to talk about modern-day burnout.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Lexicon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lexicon. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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