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New Dictionary Words for 2011

'Cougar,' 'Crowdsourcing,' 'Bromance' & more — the latest additions to America's best-selling dictionary.

'Cougar,' 'Crowdsourcing,' 'Bromance' & more — the latest additions to America's best-selling dictionary.

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New Dictionary Words for 2011

 

'Cougar,' 'Crowdsourcing,' 'Bromance' & more — the latest additions to America's best-selling dictionary.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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How to Use a Dictionary

 

The best way to find information in the dictionary

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On Contractions of Multiple Words

 

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