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2023-02-15 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Okay, not needed. The Russians approved the ban on unnecessary foreign language statements

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Posted by badanov 2023-02-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top

#1 One of the great strengths of the English language is the constant inclusion of new words either taken from other languages or slang. If a foreign language word or slang term offers a more efficient way to convey a meaning it should be adopted to make the language more efficient, easier to use and more powerful. It's called evolution. The alternative is to ossify.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-02-15 12:22|| 2023-02-15 12:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Farfingnugen never caught on, even with a stupidly large ad campaign.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-02-15 12:27|| 2023-02-15 12:27|| Front Page Top

#3 The people who should be most conscious of what schadenfreude means are the most in the dark.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-02-15 12:28|| 2023-02-15 12:28|| Front Page Top

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