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'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year
BBC NewsMonday, October 26, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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"Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.
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- World
- Market relevance
- Moderate
- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. "Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Maxxing and Dictionary.
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What happened
"Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
Background
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Timeline
BBC News published: 'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Maxxing and Dictionary.
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