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The Oxford University Press word of the year is 'brain rot' Associated Press Updated Jun 7, 2025 0 It beat five other finalists: demure, slop, dynamic pricing, romantasy and lore. Nation-world AP Spotlight From Kamala to Chappell, here are some of the most mispronounced words of 2024 JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press Updated Jun 9, 2025 0 News anchors, politicians and other public figures in the U.S. struggled with these words the most this year. Nation-world AP Spotlight 'Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's 2024 word of the year By ANNA FURMAN Associated Press Updated Jun 14, 2025 0 Is it any surprise Merriam-Webster's word of the year is "polarization"? Here are the other words that rounded out the top 10 for 2024. 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Books Spotlight 10 best fiction books of the year Chris Hewitt and Laurie Hertzel The Minnesota Star Tribune Updated Apr 7, 2025 0 Here's a look back at some of the year's best fiction. 0 Comments Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story
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