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To consider the word, I looked up its definition in Salon’s dictionary of choice.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
McMahon relied on dictionary definitions, one of which describes DEI as “the idea that people have equal rights and treatment and be welcomed and included.”
From Slate • May 14, 2026
The brilliantly passive-aggressive faux talk show “Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis” was web-based, but that’s defined as TV in my dictionary.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
I know, I know, the only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
And she had a great big fat dictionary.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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