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four-letter word

[fawr-let-er, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌlɛt ər, ˈfoʊr- /


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“And time,” he said, “is the most urgent four letter word when you’re my age.”

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2019

After last year’s winter, snow is a four letter word on everyone’s mind.

From Washington Times • Oct. 3, 2015

There were Senators who worked across the aisle, who accomplished great things, whose beliefs were different, but who knew that compromise was not a four letter word.

From US News • Jun. 25, 2014

Dr Grant avoids using what he calls the "four letter word".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2010

By various artists This anthology of eight page stories by today's best creators, centers on the four letter word themes of "Love," "Hate," "Fate" and "Fear."

From Time • Dec. 16, 2004




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