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Saturday, September 27, 2008

Associated Press Misuse of Word Stolid

Misuse of the word "stolid" :

Some of Clinton's most stolid congressional boosters — other New York lawmakers — were preparing a group endorsement Thursday afternoon of Obama. - By BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writer

http://dictionary.die.net/stolid

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Stolid [L. stolidus.]
Hopelessly insensible or stupid; not easily aroused or
excited; dull; impassive; foolish.

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