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[H3] Is it 'forty' or 'fourty'?
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[H3] Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly
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doomed, ruined, no good, etc.

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a less attractive version of someone or something

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a disturbingly lifelike aspect of something (such as a robot)

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a mother who promotes sensible and moderate eating habits to her children

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friends and followers on social media

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cannabis, or the act of using cannabis (marijuana)

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Able to accomplish results with autonomy, used especially in reference to artificial intelligence

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a theorized version of AI that can match or exceed human capabilities

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a mother who pushes her daughter to be skinny, through diet

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performed or did perfectly or impressively

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a term of affection/respect for an older woman

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‘Cool’ factor; star power; stylish swagger

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