Your Take: Quintessential American Words

The Takeaway

What is the  quintessential  American word? It’s a question we’ve been asking you, and you’ve given us plenty of responses, from “dude” to “bailout,” “bible” to   “jazz.” Today we listen to and list some of your own thoughts on the subject.  

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