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'Unfriend' is New Oxford American word of the year

The New Oxford American Dictionary named "unfriend" -- as in deleting someone as a friend on a social network such as Facebook -- its word of the year on Monday.

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created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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Merriam-Webster adds 'tweet,' other new words

(AP) -- Here's something for your Twitter feed: "Tweet" has earned a spot in the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary.

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Researcher finds top reasons for Facebook unfriending

With over 500 million users worldwide, Facebook has become a global phenomenon, a vast cyber neighborhood where friends meet to share photos, news and gossip.

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created Oct 05, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

'Radically new' Greek dictionary on course for completion

The authors of a dictionary that promises to offer the most comprehensive update and radical reappraisal of Ancient Greek since the 19th century have received funding that will allow them to finish the project.

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created Oct 04, 2006 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (23) | comments 0


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