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Catch up on this week in words. | Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding.
Stories about a political pencil, a flagrant foul, and a tourist’s torment all contributed to the vocabulary from this week’s news. Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding.
Terra firma refers to dry, solid land, as opposed to water or air. But it's often used as a metaphor for any stable foundation in a world that can feel fluid. Even daring explorers eventually find themselves longing for the safety of terra firma.
Example: The exhausted sailors were grateful to leave the boat and stand on terra firma.
Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this list highlights language as it’s unfolding.
