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These people needed a computer
Lucifer
In the flesh
Élan
Lookups increased 2600% after Cruz used the word to announce his running mate
Collusion
Trump accused Cruz and Kasich of collusion
Icon, Iconic, & Iconoclastic
Dearly beloved
Impeach
The word's meaning has changed over time
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marked by propriety and good taste
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Never be caught off guard
A game of winding words.
Lookups spiked after two articles used the term to describe victories by both Trump and Clinton
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