coining
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The Canadian psychoanalyst and management consultant Elliott Jaques is often credited with coining the term “midlife crisis” in 1965.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Our fans’ love for McDonald’s beverages runs deep, from rallying for the return of Hi-C Orange Lavaburst to coining the iconic ‘Spicy Sprite,’” McDonald’s said in a statement to Barron’s.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
But even after coining R&Bieber in 2019, he’s struggled to be taken seriously.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025
He is also credited with coining the phrases "New Labour" and "winter of discontent".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
He checked the bolt on his door and wondered when his mother would be coining home.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
