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kateoplis:

The next edition of the Oxford English Dictionary will never be printed due to internet’s impact on book sales. This, after 21 years of work by a team of 80 lexicographers.

My dreams of my parents purchasing the single-volume edition of the OED as a gift when I finish my M.A.T. are officially crushed.

Reblogged 1 year ago from scout (originally from kateoplis)
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    degree is weeping.
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    I am nostalgically saddened by this, but pragmatically thinking what a good idea it is… CONFLICTED. But I second the...
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    I have more conflicting thoughts on this matter, honestly, but thought it worth passing on for the public dialogue....
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    When will the internet stop killing? When?????
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    littlegoldenage:colporteur | kateoplis:...Oh my. Shit just got Orwellian. Well, it’s been...
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    I don’t know how...feel about this. On one hand, I love words and am obsessed
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    This makes me so sad.
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