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“Our language, one of our most precious natural resources, deserves at least as much protection as our woodlands, streams and whooping cranes.”

- James Lipton

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coalition
an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.
effectively
actually but not officially or explicitly.
winnow
remove (people or things) from a group until only the best ones are left.
coalesce
come together to form one mass or whole.
beget
give rise to; bring about.
inflict
cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.
dire
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
watershed
an event or period marking a turning point in a course of action or state of affairs.
momentous
(of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.
concerted
jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated.
expedite
make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
besieged
(of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender.
stem
stop the spread or development of (something undesirable).
prevail
be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current.
rife
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread.
bellwether
the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck.
bellwether
an indicator or predictor of something.
fortuitous
happening by a lucky chance; fortunate.

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