Citylineage became increasingly rare in the Middle Ages, especially after the Black Death reduced the rural population and increased the bargaining power of workers. In addition, the lords of many mansions were willing (for a fee) to maneuver their villas. It was largely extinct in England around 1500 as a personal status, but land […]

The Urban Dictionary defines âtegridyâ as «The way Randy Marsh pronounces `integrity` after becoming a marijuana grower in Colorado, in the South Park episode «Tegridy Farms.» I`m still not sure what «tegridy» means, but if someone pays $4,930 to support programs and services for people with disabilities to proudly display on their license plates, […]

PSYOP is one of the oldest military disciplines, but the new DoD doctrine continues to struggle with fundamental questions of definition. These sample sentences are automatically selected from various online information sources to reflect the current use of the word «psyops.» The opinions expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster […]

Fluctuations in humidity and temperature can lead to the expansion and sinking of concrete, leading to cracks. Small cracks are subtle, invisible and harmless. However, if the crack in the hairline widens over time and damages the inner wall, this can be a problem. Multiple cracks in several parts indicate a major structural problem […]

Free trade agreements and dependence on imports from countries where labour is cheaper often appear to be responsible for much of the decline in manufacturing jobs in the importing country. Free trade opens up the possibility of importing goods and materials from cheaper production areas and reduces dependence on domestic products. The impact on […]