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“This lexicon gives a humorous and precise overview of the most important words and phrases of politically correct newspeak,” the back cover of Klaus Rainer Röhl’s Politisch Korrekt von A bis Z from 1995 promises.
From Slate ● Jan. 5, 2025
The "41 bis" is designed to prevent jailed organised crime leaders from communicating with outside affiliates, mostly by restricting their contacts with other inmates and visitors.
From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2023
For him, there is only the Zarathustran heroism of clawing from null bis eins, of escaping the herdlike mentality of das Mann for the freedom of the Übermensch.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2016
Manager of Recruitment Recruitment - Healthcare Ma… bis recruit. hampstead london. 35-36000.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 3, 2010
From each, says the slogan, according to her ability; to each according to bis needs.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
