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February 3, 2022

Word of the Day: Bona Fides

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Word of the Day : February 3, 2022

bona fides \boh-nuh-FYE-deez\ noun

What It Means

A person's bona fides is the evidence of their qualifications or achievements.

// The senator's bona fides as a viable presidential candidate have been called into question.

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Aired February 3, 2022

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