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2007 Banished Words List
GITMO — The US military’s shorthand for a base in Cuba drives a wedge wider than a split infinitive.
“When did the notorious Guantanamo Bay Naval Base change to ‘Gitmo,’ a word that conjures up an image of a fluffy and sweet character from a Japanese anime show?” — Marcus W., St. Louis, Missouri.
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Posted: December 31st, 2006 under Banished 2007.
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