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Other words in this lexical field, though, have etymologies that stress more selfish instincts, along the lines of egoism.
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Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Apr. 2023
This lexical progression is similar in Ukrainian.
—New York Times, 22 Apr. 2022
Although personality traits have been linked to variation in production, particularly the use of specific lexical items, this is the first study to show that the personality traits of listeners/readers have an effect on the overall assessment of variable language.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2016
As ever, there’s a new round of Quordle against which to test your lexical skills.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2023
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Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Apr. 2023
This lexical progression is similar in Ukrainian.
—New York Times, 22 Apr. 2022
Although personality traits have been linked to variation in production, particularly the use of specific lexical items, this is the first study to show that the personality traits of listeners/readers have an effect on the overall assessment of variable language.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2016
As ever, there’s a new round of Quordle against which to test your lexical skills.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2023
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The open-wheelers are collectively pushing back on a linguistic crackdown by the sport’s governing body.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Elevating their linguistic toolkit can help leaders more effectively embody their potential and inspire their teams.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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From March 2020 to December 2021, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country reported nearly 11,000 hate incidents, including verbal and physical abuse, being coughed at or spat on, and facing discrimination in the workplace.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The city will also host a public meeting to receive verbal comments on the matter on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Linda Callon Conference Room in city hall.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, leaders must be transparent and communicative throughout the ERP implementation process.Miguel Llorca, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Be clear and communicative about what turns you on.Lexi Petronis, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Lexical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lexical. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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