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significant other
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In North American English, this word typically means…
Song: “Let’s Get It On”
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Culturally viewed as one of the sexiest songs in the English language, this…
Show: “Emily In Paris”
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This Netflix show first began breaking streaming records when…
10 Activities Canadians Do In the Winter
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Open mouth. Jaw on floor. Eyes as wide as a deer in headlights. Such is…
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to crop dust
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While many phrasal verbs are standard to the English language, some are considered slang, like this one in Canadian English…
5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I
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Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to…
Profile: British Columbia
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Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its…
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