CHECKOFF

Etymology

Noun

checkoff (plural checkoffs)

(US) The collection of union dues or other fees from employees via deductions from their wages.

(US) The optional allocation of part of a citizen's income tax towards the presidential election campaign fund.

(US) A tax on sales of agricultural goods in order to finance a generic commodity marketing program.

Source: Wiktionary



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6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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