BRINKMANSHIP

brinkmanship

(noun) the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

brinkmanship (usually uncountable, plural brinkmanships)

Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point.

Source: Wiktionary



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9 June 2025

HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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