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“This lexicon gives a humorous and precise overview of the most important words and phrases of politically correct newspeak,” the back cover of Klaus Rainer Röhl’s Politisch Korrekt von A bis Z from 1995 promises.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2025

Messina Denaro, who had expensive tastes in clothes and cars, will be subject to the "41 bis" rules, a strict isolation regime designed to try to prevent suspects from running criminal groups from behind bars.

From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2023

Au Passage, 1 bis passage Saint Sébastien, 11th; 011-33-1-43-55-07-52.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2011

Manager of Recruitment Recruitment - Healthcare Ma… bis recruit. hampstead london. 35-36000.

From The Guardian • Apr. 3, 2010

From each, says the slogan, according to her ability; to each according to bis needs.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood