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Giving You the Business
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Giving You the Business

Getting busy with a going concern.
John McWhorter
Oct 15, 2024
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It may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains.

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Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios
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A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.
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