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Hung parliament
WotD: Hung parliament It may have slipped your attention, with all the focus on the American presidential election on Tuesday, but Japan recently held a national election, which surprisingly resulted in a hung parliament. A hung parliament is a term that refers to a situation where no single political party secures an outright majority in…
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Sanewashing
WotD: Sanewashing In today’s world, the term sanewashing has unfortunately emerged as a critical phrase in the conversation about American politics. Sanewashing or sane-washing is trying to minimize or reduce the radical aspects of a person or idea to make them appear more acceptable to a wider audience. I have grown tired of watching influential…
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Cauldron
Word of the Day: Cauldron Halloween has come and gone. Cauldrons worldwide are being stowed away, their mystical allure set aside until next year. A cauldron, typically defined as a large, heavy pot used for cooking or boiling, has become synonymous with the spirit of Halloween. These iconic vessels have captured our imaginations through centuries…
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Hell-bent
Word of the Day: Hell-bent It’s October 31st—All Hallow’s Eve—and the spirit of Halloween is in the air. For many, this time of year stirs a hell-bent desire for all things spooky. When you are hell-bent on something, you are determined to achieve it no matter the cost. It’s a season when the veil between…
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Morbid
Word of the Day: Morbid As Halloween approaches, many of us find ourselves drawn to the season’s morbid aspects. The term morbid refers to an unhealthy interest in subjects like death, decay, and the supernatural. This year, let’s embrace the deliciously dark elements that make Halloween a perfect time to indulge in our morbid curiosities.…
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Witches’ brew
WotD: Witches’ brew October is ending, and our minds, or at least mine, begin to think of sugar plum fairies and Santa Claus. Then, we notice that the air is filled with whispers of enchantment and mystery. We can’t get into the holiday spirit yet. First, we need to get through Halloween. One of the…
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Drop-dead gorgeous
WotD: Drop-dead gorgeous Halloween whispers its enchanting spells as the crisp autumn air is supposed to settle in. This year, it’s not just about the costumes or the candy; it’s about being drop-dead gorgeous. If you are drop-dead gorgeous, you are stunningly beautiful, striking, or incredibly attractive. Imagine stepping into a haunted gathering, the moonlight…
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Open secret
WotD: Open secret Can you keep a secret? Really? If two people know a secret, then it’s not a secret anymore. So, if someone has told you a secret, perhaps what you know is really an open secret. An open secret is something widely known but not officially acknowledged. It refers to information that is…
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Tourist trap
Word of the Day: Tourist trap Travellers seek authentic experiences that allow them to immerse themselves in the culture of their destination. That’s one of the reasons hundreds of thousands of tourists travel to Japan. However, vacationers often encounter tourist traps, which can detract from a place’s genuine allure. A tourist trap is a location…
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Sonder
Word of the Day: Sonder The word sonder came up in one of the articles I chose for the lesson People Watching. It was coined by John Koenig in his Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. Sonder is the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. This profound…
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