Sentences with phrase «lexicon as a phrase»

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The single resolution I'm making as a new parent is to totally strike from my lexicon, both verbally and inwardly, the phrase: «I'm a bad mom.»

With the dating industry moving so rapidly, the phrase «online dating» will soon disappear from the lexicon, says Sam Yagan, CEO of Match, Inc., which oversees sites such as Match.com, Chemistry.com and all online dating operations for the global operations of its parent company, IAC.

While «Man - whisperer» Whitefeather tries to impress their new boss (Martin Sheen) by speaking in inscrutable Indianisms involving «dreamcatchers» and «The Great Spirit» Evan ends up countering with equally - odd phrases culled from Olivia's childlike lexicon, such as «icky» and «crybaby.»

Looking through the lens of an independent school educator - leader, I know that although each independent school has its own purposefully crafted mission statement, frequently the statements share a lexicon that include words and phrases such as: character, academic, empower, passions, potential, lifelong commitment, individual growth, social responsibility, ethical, effective citizenship, inclusive, respect, service, inspire, courage, and leaders.

Since then, «Pura Vida» has been something which most Costa Ricans strive towards and the phrase crops up in everyday as a greeting and a farewell, making its way into both everyday lexicon and the national dictionary.

The omission may well be down to the simple fact that the phrase «human rights» has passed into the lexicon of pejorative terms employed by the British media, alongside «political correctness», as shorthand for something that runs contrary to a deeply ingrained British sense of fair play.