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Do people swear more now? Curse words are currently in the middle of a big shift. - Vox - 0 views

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Curse word like the 'c-word' and 'f-word', once considered unspeakable, have become less taboo. This may be due to social media, COVID-19 pandemic, and public swearing by individuals such as Donald Trump.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Curse word like the 'c-word' and 'f-word', once considered unspeakable, have become less taboo. This may be due to social media, COVID-19 pandemic, and public swearing by individuals such as Donald Trump.</div>

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Why we need to stop using 'pro-Palestine' and 'pro-Israel' | Judith Levine | The Guardian - 1 views

www.theguardian.com/...stine-israel-language-conflict

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When we reduce the Israel-Hamas war to simple labels like 'pro-' or 'anti-,' we overlook how complex the issue is and the wide spectrum of opinions. These terms pigeonhole people into one side versus another, preventing understanding and dialogue towards peace.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When we reduce the Israel-Hamas war to simple labels like 'pro-' or 'anti-,' we overlook how complex the issue is and the wide spectrum of opinions. These terms pigeonhole people into one side versus another, preventing understanding and dialogue towards peace.</div>

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Swearing is becoming more widely acceptable, linguistics experts claim | Mishal Husain ... - 0 views

www.theguardian.com/...able-linguistics-experts-claim

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The author delves into the nuanced role of swear words, exploring how they can forge social bonds and emphasize points in conversations. However, how acceptable these words are varies based on how they are used, as there are a number of reasons one may swear.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The author delves into the nuanced role of swear words, exploring how they can forge social bonds and emphasize points in conversations. However, how acceptable these words are varies based on how they are used, as there are a number of reasons one may swear.</div>

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What is rizz, and why is it Oxford's word of the year for 2023? - 0 views

www.nbcnews.com/...ford-word-year-2023-rcna127911

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The author examines the meaning of rizz, which is derived from "charisma." This term, rizz, proves how dynamic language is. Rizz also emphasizes the role of online platforms, such as TikTok, where younger people can own and coin their linguistic expressions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The author examines the meaning of rizz, which is derived from "charisma." This term, rizz, proves how dynamic language is. Rizz also emphasizes the role of online platforms, such as TikTok, where younger people can own and coin their linguistic expressions.</div>

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