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October 1st, 2002
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BAH HUMBUG
- An expression used to express disdain or contempt, especially towards something designed to deceive and mislead.
- Usage: Business report on possible dampening effect on the upcoming holiday shopping season due to lack of supplies for retailers and manufacturers as a result of the work stoppage at U.S. West Coast ports by union workers after contract talks with international shipping companies broke down.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition -- derived from "bah" and "humbug."
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