Labov
Americannoun
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Labov pointed out in an email Bostic’s ability to convey “a maximum of information in a minimum of time.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2019
William Labov, a legendary linguist, noticed what could be carry-over to his off-the-field voice.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2019
"In Austin, the audience is predisposed to laughing," said Matt Labov, a publicist whose clients include Apatow, Seth Rogen and Sacha Baron Cohen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2015
Labov and his successors found that people hypercorrect most in moments of self-consciousness—when switching into a shaky second language or addressing a crowd.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2014
In addition to nothing whether or not each employee dropped their Rs, William Labov also noted their apparent race or ethnicity, their sex.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2013
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