coining

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The author is also fond of coining terms to sharpen his argument.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Our fans’ love for McDonald’s beverages runs deep, from rallying for the return of Hi-C Orange Lavaburst to coining the iconic ‘Spicy Sprite,’” McDonald’s said in a statement to Barron’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He was someone who took time to get to know the fans and the area, coining the phrase 'first the points, then the pints', and the club is unlikely to have that again.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Wheeler was an ideological leader in developing quantum cosmology and is memorialized by his many contributions to the field, including coining the term black holes.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

A backpack was coining through the hole, followed by Diana’s head, as Cas turned and made for Mrs. Radke’s chemistry room.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau