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When was "to list" meaning "to wish" lost?
The OED has citations up to the 19th century, although it now labels this meaning (list v1) as "archaic". One common construction is in a subordinate clause with "as thee list", &...
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Is the expression POV “Point of view” misused on social media?
There is a shift at least in its connotation. As a 'technical term' it was mainly used in literature and film until recently:
"Point of view" existed long before teenagers took over TikTok ...
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