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  • Rush of funding rescues Dictionary of American Regional English May 10, 2013 | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  • Regional English dictionary work at UW gets new funding May 9, 2013 | Associated Press
  • Regional English Dictionary work gains new funds May 9, 2013 | The Badger Herald
  • Donors help fund regional dialect dictionary May 9, 2013 | WKOW TV Madison
  • Regional English dictionary work at UW gets new funding May 8, 2013 | Madison.com
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