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USA In Three Words

 

Dictionary definition: Freedom

How would you describe America in three words?

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good humored

Popularity:
Approximately 2 entries (Ranked #29)

Last Entry:
July 6, 2006 at 10:18 EDT

Locations:

  1. Phoenix, AZ United States (Approx. 1 entries)
  2. Memphis, TN United States (Approx. 1 entries)

Selections from the comments we received:

There is nothing wrong with Americans (and I am a descriptivist) in the way they speak, interact and behave. But they have to listen more, and allow the other to lead occasionally. To not do so is to be extremely ignorant, xenophobic and selfish.

 —Bryan Thalhammer, Memphis, TN United States, July, 6, 2006

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USA in Three Words
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