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- abbreviation linguistics Merriam-Webster
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The M-W Dictionary is a widely used tool book and especially useful for preparing GRE.
The Merriam-Webster English Dictionary « Books « Literacy News 2009
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M-W speculates that the word may be a variant of "dangle," since the device sticks out of the hub.
Tech Talk: Dongle 2010
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Maybe you need to go back to M-W, skip the etymology part, and review the definition - words have meanings.
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D) and two House Resolutions. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
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M-W once again wasted my time (arbutus – trailing arbutus).
The Merriam-Webster English Dictionary « Books « Literacy News 2009
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As for the M-W definition, of course, his notion that scientists who are Christians are hindering science education is a lunatic notion.
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If M-W really wanted to be helpful they could have just defined it as ‘a vine’.
The Merriam-Webster English Dictionary « Books « Literacy News 2009
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However, I would say M-W is deficient (granting the definition you provided) because terrorism is a TACTICAL weapon.
Randall Terry: George Tiller Reaped What He Sowed... Now Let's Go Have Some Hot Wings And Beer 2010
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M-W speculates that the word may be a variant of "dangle," since the device sticks out of the hub.
Tech Talk: Dongle 2010
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As M-W says, “Have got to, have to, and the frequently recommended must can all be used in the present tense, but only had to can be used in the past.”
The Grammarphobia Blog » Blog Archive » Why Alice has got to grow up again 2010
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However, I would say M-W is deficient (granting the definition you provided) because terrorism is a TACTICAL weapon.
Randall Terry: George Tiller Reaped What He Sowed... Now Let's Go Have Some Hot Wings And Beer 2010
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