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August 27th, 2002
BIRD'S-EYE
A view from a high angle as if seen by a bird in flight.
Usage: Report on U.S. fighter pilots who watched the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center from the air, due to being dispatched too late to intercept the hijacked airliners.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
PATINA
A surface appearance of something grown beautiful, especially with age or use.
Usage: Anchor banter during interview.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.

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