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When the new sense drops
Same name, different countries
The awkward case of 'his or her'
insubordinate 'disobedient to authority'
promulgate 'to make known by open declaration'
epochal 'momentous or unparalleled'
clemency 'merciful treatment of someone who could be given harsh punishment'
suborn 'to induce to commit perjury'
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to recoil in dread or terror
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