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How American English evolved from its British roots

On her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with linguists Anne Curzan and Valerie Fridland.

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On her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with linguists Anne Curzan and Valerie Fridland.

How did American English become so distinctly American?

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On her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with linguists Anne Curzan and Valerie Fridland. How did American English become so distinctly American?

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