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

Familial wealth can come with baggage, like being viewed as a nepo-baby or having to guard against being used.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The cost of jet fuel has doubled since the start of the war, and airlines across the industry are struggling to adapt, with many cutting routes and adding baggage surcharges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Those are nice,” said Mara as she pulled a tarpaulin over the baggage and tied it down.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri