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Seeking origin (modern etymology) of a new (slang) use of the word "pixelation"
Sep 24, 2015
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"Contesting the palm" -- looking for a definition and possible origin of this archaic phrase
Oct 26, 2015
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What alternate terminology would be most appropriate for loss of potential profit (versus loss of merchandise) excluding "theft" and "stealing"?
Sep 13, 2016
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What is the grammatical role of *your* in "... by your being ..." phrases?
Sep 20, 2015
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Neutral to moderately offensive word for unimportant and uninteresting town
Dec 3, 2016
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Origins and history for phrase "tote that barge"?
Jul 29, 2015
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Alternative idiom to "phone it in"
Aug 13, 2015
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Is there a word to describe the ‘reign’ of an earl or other member of the nobility?
Aug 7, 2016
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What's the word that combines inclusion/exclusion?
May 21, 2017
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Is there an equivalent to "née" (birth name) for an *ex*-spousal name?
May 30, 2016
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What policy exists on answers with inclusion of cultural context to English usage?
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Rewording a question's title and removing the duplicate flag
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Mystery kitchen device with three finger loops, one attached to a sliding rod that passes through a ring
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How to politely decline the university medal?
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How will non-rich citizens make a living if jobs keep getting replaced by robots and are outsourced?
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What is the exact meaning of Git Bash?
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How to avoid "presentism" or "historical transposition" in writing papers?