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