baggage

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Over the last century, familiar words such as “time,” “exist” and “timeless” have been repurposed in technical contexts without examining what baggage they carry from everyday speech.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“There’s a lot more money coming on-line that doesn’t have the baggage of an incumbent program,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"Now we can move freely, unencumbered by baggage," added Anita.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The DOT fined United in 2019 for providing inaccurate information to passengers about how much they are owed in delayed, lost or damaged baggage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“With all the baggage, honey, there’s not room. Now kiss Grandpa bye and thank him for your present.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns