Save the prunes: resist the 'dried plum' manipulation
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The California Prune Board hopes to convince the public that prunes should be called dried plums to encourage more people to eat the fruits. The use of the word prune in literature is examined. Use of surgical words are also examined.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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Franken - a monstrous prefix is stalking Europe
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The word "Frankenfood," coined by Professor Paul Lewis, has led to extensive usage of the prefix "franken" throughout Europe in such words as frankenfood and frankenwater.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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Vogue-word watch for the new year
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An analysis of words used in 2000 out of their original context is presented. The words stuff, traction, feckless and robust were used in new ways in society.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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