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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

Messina Denaro, who had expensive tastes in clothes and cars, will be subject to the "41 bis" rules, a strict isolation regime designed to try to prevent suspects from running criminal groups from behind bars.

From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2023

He fluffs his chip up, which comes back towards bis feet.

From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2022

Au Passage, 1 bis passage Saint Sébastien, 11th; 011-33-1-43-55-07-52.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2011

The Imp was mounted on a red stallion, armored more plainly than the king in battle gear that made him look like a little boy dressed up in bis father's clothes.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin