They were specifically given as examples of figurative use. Plus I can read and see that it’s being used figuratively. When the dictionary says you are wrong, it’s probably time to face facts.

Evolution is change. You don’t like that the word is used that way now, but it just is. Put on your big boy panties and deal.

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No, those cases were specifically given as an example of the figurative use of the word. And it as explained that it’s been happening for over 100 years. Language evolves bud, just have to accept that.

Yeah, it’s hard to keep going when you’re losing.

But they’re gross.

LOL. No, no it’s not.

I’ve never been in a situation where other children needed to be removed because they were misbehaving and were also not removed. And honestly, the only times I remember any kid misbehaving when I was at a restaurant was a couple times with my on kids, and I took them out to the car until they calmed down. So I don’t…

No, some people have said that every human has a right to be out.

It’ a hypothetical that doesn’t have much thought or basis in reality behind it. It’s the same nonsense I hear from people who think the gov is going to take all their guns. It just can’t happen logistically. He’s commander in chief but it’s really the generals the rank and file are going to listen to. And that isn’t…

I have a question- if an adult is being loud and unruly, messing shit up, would you be all like, “Well, that’s okay, because every human being has a right to be out?”

What makes you think the military would actually go along with that? When you say Congress would be powerless, are you forgetting the power to impeach, or just saying it would not be relevant?

And don’t act like an asshole and be surprised when people call you an asshole. You are an asshole for telling people ho they should converse with.

I’m actually thinking of the commenters who don’t need you to be their parent or the comment police. Because they can respond to whoever they want to.

Or maybe you could stop telling people who they can converse with.

It doesn’t taste weird it tastes delicious! If I want to drink water, that’s all I want to taste, water. So pure and refreshing!

It depends on what they do with the child tax credit. I heard they were going to increase it. If that’s true, I will get a bigger return. If not, I will owe more taxes than previously.

I definitely think the governments position on things an create change overall - but I still object to the idea it’s going to have any effect on carols on the radio or in stores.

Some research on this topic lead to some interesting information. You mention Europe being better than us, it should be noted that Christmas is also recognized as a public holiday all over Europe.

Nothing I have said shows that I am in favor of the dominant culture imposing it’s traditions on anyone. If that were actually happening, I would not be in favor of it. The fact is, and my point is, it’s not happening.

Again I ask you, what does any of this mean in terms of real world actions? I’m not asking you to foist anything on anyone, I’m asking what specific actions you would like to see in relation to your stated goal. What does that look like in terms of people’s actions?

The reason it looks like there can’t be any debate is…

To create a more inclusive, respectful country in which Christianity and Christian celebrations are not assumed to be universal default for everyone. And, perhaps with this, to underscore corporations’ preying on people’s subconscious processes, creating greater debt, difficulty, and pressured atmosphere — especially…

I don’t have a problem with your dislike of Christmas over all, or complaining about specific aspects of it, but I do have a problem with this idea that you are forced to celebrate something just because a lot of other people are doing so. No, it’s not being forced on you, just because it’s happening around you.

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