#word-usage

[ follow ]
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Word mentions in quarterly earnings calls

Earnings-call word usage shows increased emphasis on growth in Q3 versus Q2, decreased mentions of tariffs and uncertainty, and slope of highlighted words represents change in usage between quarters.
Business
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: Law Firm Cliches - Above the Law

"Leading" is the leading word in law firm-produced business announcements in the U.S. and U.K., according to a new study, while the markets appear to differ the most in how they express professional joy. The "10 Most Overused Words in Legal Press Releases" report by the PR firm Infinite explores the frequency of descriptors like "cutting edge" and "top tier," along with other common press release terms.
Law
Digital life
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Dictionary.com "devastated" paid users by abruptly deleting saved words lists

Dictionary.com deleted user accounts and favorited word logs, affecting logophiles and removing premium features previously available.
[ Load more ]