The Commanders only became an NFL franchise by that name in 2022, with two names having been in place prior to that.

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The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines festival thusly: a time of celebration marked by special observances; an often ...

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines the word “carpetbagger” as an “outsider, especially: a nonresident or new resident who seeks private gain from an area often by meddling in its business ...

The Washington Commanders underwent a significant rebranding in 2022, changing from the Washington Football Team due to ...

Each year, the American Library Association complies a list of books that are challenged and banned. There are some books ...

A “staycation” is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “a vacation spent at home or nearby.” Unique opportunities are ...

In an election year, the Yiddish word 'schlub' provides a handy, if somewhat gendered, way to separate the competent from the ...

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MSG has endured a negative reputation for decades, but it turns out, this flavor enhancer is likely totally safe and can even ...