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Posted on June 24, 2022

Global Beatles Day – Collins Dictionary Language Blog

This Saturday 25 June is Global Beatles Day where The Beatles have a day in the year devoted to them and their legacy. Source: Global…

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Posted on June 3, 2022

The Platinum Jubilee: Celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year reign – Collins Dictionary Language Blog

Here's one I made earlier. The rubric below is obviusly not by me: I would rather saw off my legs than use 'around' in that…

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Posted on May 3, 2022

National Gardening Week – Collins Dictionary Language Blog

With National Gardening Week starting on Monday 2 May, Collins Dictionary discusses words to do with horticulture and gardening. Source: National Gardening Week - Collins…

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