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- noun uncountable The
political philosophy associated with U.S.public figure Sarah Palin. - noun countable A
statement orturn of phrase made by U.S. public figure Sarah Palin that isunintentionally comical due tomalapropisms ,dubious coherency , etc.
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Examples
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Why do you imagine that "Palinism" - even if it were about style and sentiment - could not win?
Giving evidence to the Chilcot inquiry, Tony Blair said: “I... 2010
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Roger Cohen dissects a phenomenon that he calls "Palinism" -- the idea that is "exceptional" (a word Sarah Palin has often used in her speeches), which really means that the U.S.
An Alaskan Abroad 2008
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"Palinism" - the serial voicing of sweeping declarations that are either insulting, or untrue
The Two Malcontents 2008
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Roger Cohen dissects a phenomenon that he calls "Palinism" -- the idea that is "exceptional" (a word Sarah Palin has often used in her speeches), which really means that the U.S.
An Alaskan Abroad 2008
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Listed among nominees on the group's website were "tea bagger," "Palinism" and the Palinism
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Listed among nominees on the group's website were "tea bagger," "Palinism" and the
USATODAY.com News 2011
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Listed among nominees on the group's website were "tea bagger," "Palinism" and the Palinism
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Listed among nominees on the group's website were "tea bagger," "Palinism" and the Palinism
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GLM also predicted "Palinism," a reference to conservative politician Sarah Palin's malapropisms such as "refudiate", which combines refute and repudiate, would be a top word for
Reuters: Top News 2010
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GLM also predicted "Palinism," a reference to conservative politician Sarah Palin's malapropisms such as "refudiate", which combines refute and repudiate, would be a top word for
oroboros commented on the word Palinism
Palinism (pal’ in-i-zem) n. A non sequitur offered by a politician of great ambition who confuses notoriety with achievement. (from twitter feed #pleasegoaway)
July 20, 2010