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  2. Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Words to watch - Wikipedia

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    Some words, by their structure, can suggest extended forms that may turn out to be contentious (e.g. lesbian and transgender imply the longer words lesbianism and transgenderism, which are sometimes taken as offensive for seeming to imply a belief system or agenda). For additional guidance on -ist/-ism terms, see § Contentious labels, above.

  3. List of adjectivals and demonyms for subcontinental regions

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    Adjectives ending -ish can be used as collective demonyms (e.g. the English, the Cornish). So can those ending in -ch / -tch (e.g. the French, the Dutch) provided they are pronounced with a 'ch' sound (e.g. the adjective Czech does not qualify). Where an adjective is a link, the link is to the language or dialect of the same name.

  4. Hedge (linguistics) - Wikipedia

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    In linguistics (particularly sub-fields like applied linguistics and pragmatics), a hedge is a word or phrase used in a sentence to express ambiguity, probability, caution, or indecisiveness about the remainder of the sentence, rather than full accuracy, certainty, confidence, or decisiveness. [1]

  5. Weasel word - Wikipedia

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    An illustration of a weasel using "weasel words". In this case, "some people" are a vague and undefined authority. In rhetoric, a weasel word, or anonymous authority, is a word or phrase aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful has been said, when in fact only a vague, ambiguous, or irrelevant claim has been communicated.

  6. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday ...

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    For every 3 non-theme words you find, you earn a hint. Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word’s letter order.

  7. Wikipedia talk:Words to avoid/Archive 1 - Wikipedia

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    All the words listed on the "words to avoid" page have definitinos that would technically fit usage in an article. The word "Cult" has a definition that could be applied to many organiazations under the argument that it "fits the definition". The problem with the "words to avoid" is not their definitions (or denotations) but the connotations ...

  8. 5 Phrases a Child Psychologist Is Begging Parents and ...

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    Parents and grandparents aren’t perfect. In her practice, Dr. Bren says that she reminds parents that it’s “totally OK” if you have said or still say some of these “wrong” phrases.

  9. 5 Things to Avoid When You Have Alopecia Areata - AOL

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    4. Not Enough Vitamin D. You shouldn’t get too much sun, but some vitamin D exposure is essential.A review of studies found that people with certain autoimmune diseases may have a vitamin D ...