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Mottos: The History and Use of Guiding Phrases

Mottos: The History and Use of Guiding Phrases A motto—derived from the Latin muttum ('mutter') and the Italian motto ('word' or 'sentence')—is a concise phrase or sentence that encapsula...

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Acronyms and Initialisms: The Mechanics of Linguistic Abbreviation

Acronyms and Initialisms: The Mechanics of Linguistic Abbreviation In our fast-paced digital age, we constantly encounter shortened forms of words and phrases. Whether it is the NASA spac...

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