Words in English don't last forever. And that's OK
Word death is a natural part of any living language. And while new words are dreamt up all the time, it’s a wonder some survive.
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Word death is a natural part of any living language. And while new words are dreamt up all the time, it’s a wonder some survive.
I do not lie awake at night worrying about words dying. But as a linguist, I talk with people who do.
I do not lie awake at night worrying about words dying. But as a linguist, I talk with people who do.
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