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June 22, 2006, 10:33
wordnerd
Prime "time"
Breaking news:
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The word "time" is the most common noun in the English language, according to the latest Oxford dictionary.

"Person" was ranked at number two, while "man" reached number seven and "woman" was behind at number 14.
The newswriters have had fun with this, different accounts selecting different data to include.
June 22, 2006, 19:38
Kalleh
Nice article, Wordnerd.

I just don't understand how "hand" could be used more frequently than "woman." It surely isn't a good sign, is it? Wink
June 22, 2006, 21:25
<Asa Lovejoy>
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Originally posted by Kalleh:


I just don't understand how "hand" could be used more frequently than "woman." It surely isn't a good sign, is it? Wink


Wellll, chauvinists don't want women to get the upper hand!