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American Information
3,767 words, approx. 13 pages
Use of the word American in the English language differs between historical, geographical and political contexts. It derives from America, a term originally referring to all of the New World (also called the Americas), and its usage has evolved over...


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National Review
On American words.
02/24/1997: 1,095 words, approx. 4 pages
Fascination with words, puns and spelling is unique to English-speakers, especially Americans. Part of this is because of the irregularities found in English that are rare in other languages. It is also built into the American educational system, in particular, the ritual of the...
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The Washington Post
The Last Word On American Music
07/05/1987: 301 words, approx. 1 pages
The definitive word on American music can be found in the New Grove Dictionary of American Music, a massive compendium in four encyclopedia-sized volumes published recently as a sort of supplement to the 20-volume New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, which came out...
 


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The American
608 words, approx. 2 pages
This is about the term "American", not the person but the perspective on them. Throughout time, the American has stayed with the same concepts in life, materialistic and always for the country.


 

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