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   News from March 23–March 28, 2025

   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. Stories about voyaging iguanas, repurposed golf courses, and locked-out memories all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the week’s news. bounty noun: a premium or reward, especially one offered by a government From the headlines: The United …

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   “Breach” vs. “Breech”: Don’t Confuse The Two!

   English is full of homophones, or words that have the same pronunciation but vastly different meanings, origins, and spelling. Some of the most confused homophones include their/they’re/there; affect and effect; and complement and compliment. Let’s add another pair to the list: breach and breech. Are you a whale watcher? A lawyer? A gun owner? You might know the definition of these words. But do you know how …