The marking of a new year not only inspires us to look ahead but to reflect on the past and consider what can be done to make things better including our cringe worthy use of the English language.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: @LakeSuperiorStateU In today’s world, where language is constantly evolving, some words and phrases rise as a fad ...

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WNEM) — Lake Superior State University (LSSU) has presented its 50th annual Banished Words List. The tradition began as a whimsical New Year’s Eve party idea in 1976. Each ...

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) unveils its 2025 edition of the Banished Words List, a quirky tradition that has delighted word enthusiasts since 1976. Each year, this lighthearted list shines a ...

Not all phrases will make their way into the new year unscathed. Lake Superior State University releases its list of Banished Words every year on New Year's Eve, and Americans should consider saying ...

Every year there are words in the English language that are so overused it makes us cringe, period, the latter being two such words that have worn out their welcome. However, a new year brings us the ...