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Never said it

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the use of language are presented. Comments attributed to Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, President Bill Clinton and former-President Richard Nixon are discussed.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Clinton, Bill, Influence, Marie Antoinette, Queen of France

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Baldfaced; or is it a boldfaced or barefaced lie?

Article Abstract:

Political rhetoric of the 2000 campaign has seen the use of 'baldfaced lies,' barefaced lies,' and even 'boldfaced lies.' The history, and popularity, of the phrases are examined.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
United States, History, Elections, 2000 AD, Rhetoric

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Summitese: Putin vs. Clinton: amend, withdraw or abrogate?

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The changes in official political language over time are discussed. The usage and political meaning of words such as serendipity, zemblanity, abrogate and withdraw are debated.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
English language, Politics, Words, New, New words

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Subjects list: Usage, Column, Language and languages
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