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An “inkhorn term” is a word that is deemed to be unnecessary or overly pretentious. An inkhorn is an inkwell made of horn, and served as the container in which ink was stored. As such, it was an essential item for many scholars, and soon became symbolic of writers in general. The phrase “inkhorn term” came into English in the 16th century, as a term of gentlemanly abuse, referring to words which were being used by scholarly or pedantic writers but which were unknown in ordinary speech. The objection to inkhorn terms was a reaction against the sudden increase in…

Emerging Brand Lynk & Co Names The Elite Cars as Authorised Distributors in the UAE With this new addition to the portfolio, The Elite Cars aims to redefine mobility in the region with the introduction of the ‘Global New Premium’ automotive category Dubai, UAE – 2 May – The Elite Cars, UAE’s leading luxury automotive dealership, and a subsidiary of Elite Group Holding has been appointed the official distributor of Lynk & Co across the Emirates on April 27th at the prestigious Beijing Auto Show 2024. The brand is a joint venture between Geely Group and Volvo, known for its contemporary design…

Netflix’s smash-hit series Baby Reindeer is a mind-blowing true story about Scottish comedian Richard Gadd, who was relentlessly stalked by a woman for years. In the process of telling his story, it also reveals a traumatic event that occurred in his past. The underlying themes in the series hit hard, but it’s also a cathartic story of damaged self-worth, loneliness, ambition, desperation, assault, and a system that often fails people. Chances are you have probably already powered your way through the seven episodes of the black-comedy drama thriller. If you’re looking for something else to satiate your appetite while processing…

Learning from the unprecedented rainfall last month, residents in the UAE prepared well ahead of the anticipated challenging weather conditions on May 2. As weather forecasts warned of bad weather conditions, residents across the UAE wasted no time in protecting their homes and businesses against the impending rainfall. Small businesses took protective measures by stacking sandbags near entrances to prevent water from infiltrating their premises. Shaheen Grocery in Abu Shagara, Sharjah, took proactive measures on May 1, closing its doors earlier than usual and making preparations to prevent water seeping into the store. “We typically close our business by 1am,…

Eruptions at a remote Indonesian volcano forced more than half a dozen airports to close with ash spreading as far as Malaysia, officials said Wednesday, while authorities rushed to evacuate thousands due to tsunami fears. Mount Ruang erupted three times on Tuesday, spewing lava and ash more than five kilometres (three miles) into the sky and forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders for 12,000 locals. A rescue ship and a warship were dispatched to help move thousands from neighbouring Tagulandang island north to Siau island because of a warning about parts of the volcano falling into the sea potentially causing…

Dear Children, back to you with one last instalment on college essays, although it is something we can discuss till the cows return home. There you go, if you wondered what that idiom means, look up. That’s how you build your language and hone your writing skills. That’s how I did it when I started out — one word at a time; jotting new expressions and phrases in a book; looking up for the meaning in a dictionary that could fracture my foot if it fell on it and using those words in the very next instance. And for this,…

Andrey Rublev surprised himself by managing to stay calm during an intense battle with Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid quarterfinals on Wednesday and the fiery Russian said his work on the mental side of the game was starting to pay off. Rublev, who fought back from a set down to beat world number three Alcaraz 4-6 6-3 6-2, has struggled to keep his temper under control at times on tour. The 26-year-old was defaulted in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in March after a Russian-speaking official said he uttered an obscenity while screaming at a line judge, an accusation…

“Healthy Kids, Happy Moms” Event Successfully Organized in Al Ain Al Ain, UAE – May 1, 2024 – Nutreema Advertising is pleased to announce the successful organization of the “Healthy Kids, Happy Moms” under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions event, which was held on, April 30, 2024, at the headquarters of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural Center in Al Ain. The event aimed to promote the health and happiness of children and…

Both fighting to claim a spot for European play next season, fifth-place Tottenham heads to Stamford Bridge for an important London Derby against ninth-place Chelsea today. It’s been a disappointing season for the Blues, but they’ve lost just one time in their last 33 home league games against Spurs, so they likely still feel confident in this critical matchup. The match is just about to start, at 2:30 p.m. ET. In the United States it will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock, but we’ve found a way you can watch a live stream of the match for free. Is There a…

A lower turnout so far in India’s long general election has rattled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign managers, raising into question whether his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies can achieve the landslide victory predicted by opinion polls just one month ago. The lack of momentum has been partly blamed on apathy among party workers believing victory is assured and seems to have prompted Modi to change tack in his campaign speeches to try to fire up the Hindu majority, the party’s support base, and get them out to voting stations, political analysts said. The last major opinion poll…