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‘Elbows up’ is now part of the Oxford English DictionaryThe hockey term became a political slogan for the Liberal Party after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada.Canada4 hours
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‘Brexit,’ ‘YouTuber’ added to Oxford English DictionaryBritain has yet to leave the European Union, but the term for its departure - Brexit - has earned a place in the Oxford English Dictionary.WorldDec 14, 2016
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Pigs not banned from all kids’ books: Oxford University PressFollowing media reports citing that international publisher Oxford University Press (OUP) had banned the placement of pigs or mention of pork in its children's books, Oxford University Press issued a statement denying the allegations.EducationJan 15, 2015
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Reports Oxford University Press avoiding mention of pigs ‘exaggerated,’ says sourceAfter a BBC Radio presenter revealed that an author had been told by Oxford University Press to avoid mentioning pigs and pork in a book for youth, a source at the company told Global News that the reports that the publisher was banning any mention of pork were exaggerated.WorldJan 14, 2015
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