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  2. American English regional vocabulary - Wikipedia

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    dooryard – area around the main entry door of a house, specifically a farmhouse. Typically including the driveway and parking area proximal to the house; Italian (sandwich) – (Maine) submarine sandwich; logan (also pokelogan) – a shallow, swampy lake or pond (from Algonquian) muckle – to grasp, hold-fast, or tear into

  3. Area - Wikipedia

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    A shape with an area of three square metres would have the same area as three such squares. In mathematics, the unit square is defined to have area one, and the area of any other shape or surface is a dimensionless real number. There are several well-known formulas for the areas of simple shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and circles.

  4. Americas (terminology) - Wikipedia

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    The Americas, also known as America, [1] are lands of the Western Hemisphere, composed of numerous entities and regions variably defined by geography, politics, and culture.

  5. City proper - Wikipedia

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    In encyclopedias, the term "city proper" is often used as an example to illustrate a meaning of the word "proper" as "tightly defined".. The term is a combination of "city" in the sense of "an incorporated administrative district", [8] and "proper" in the sense of "strictly limited to a specified thing, place, or idea" or "strictly accurate". [9]

  6. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...

  7. 7 Phrases to Politely Interrupt Someone, According to a Therapist

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    You’re respecting the other person’s speaking time while signaling that you must briefly interrupt them. Related: 10 Phrases To Replace Saying 'Sorry' as a Reflex, According to a Therapist 3.

  8. Health insurance industry 'laying low' in aftermath of ... - AOL

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    "As policymakers push on spending growth in one area, those targeted [companies] can easily find other ways to increase their revenues," wrote Elliott Fisher, a professor of health policy and ...

  9. Rural area - Wikipedia

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    In general, a rural area or a countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. [1] Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas and areas with forestry are typically described as rural, as well as other areas lacking substantial development.