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The phrase is commonly used in restaurant kitchens and originated at soda counters in the 1930s, according to the dictionary.
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11 June 2026
The Solons name refers to an ancient Greek lawmaker, whose name later became a colloquial term for wise legislators, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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Camila Pedrosa,
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29 May 2026
McGhee remembers his first dictionary at 3 years old and the diagram of a pyramid on page 1,607.
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Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Although dictionaries are imperfect, their definitions are the result of the rigorous study of word meaning and adherence to the scientific process of lexicography, the practice of writing and editing dictionaries and other reference materials.
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Phillip M. Carter,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The Solons name refers to an ancient Greek lawmaker, whose name later became a colloquial term for wise legislators, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
McGhee remembers his first dictionary at 3 years old and the diagram of a pyramid on page 1,607.
—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Although dictionaries are imperfect, their definitions are the result of the rigorous study of word meaning and adherence to the scientific process of lexicography, the practice of writing and editing dictionaries and other reference materials.
—
Phillip M. Carter,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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Before data clean rooms entered the marketing lexicon, affiliate networks were stitching together click-to-conversion paths across devices and sessions to assign attribution.
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By treading lightly with finishes, opening up the loft area to more light, and getting clever with storage, Marie channeled the unit’s coastal locale, conjuring up an aesthetic lexicon that suggests the interior of a boat with its clean, functional lines.
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“Dictionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictionary. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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