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89: Words of the Week of the Year 2023 (with Cory Doctorow and friends)

89: Words of the Week of the Year 2023 (with Cory Doctorow and friends)

Update: 2023-12-24
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The public has voted, and a winner has been decided! We're looking all the words chosen by the various dictionary bodies, and counting down our Words of the Week of the Year. 

And there's a very special interview with author, blogger, activist, and inventor of words Cory Doctorow.

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89: Words of the Week of the Year 2023 (with Cory Doctorow and friends)

89: Words of the Week of the Year 2023 (with Cory Doctorow and friends)

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