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An example of a hedge in conversation is,"isn't it?"

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Definitions:

Sherman's Neckties

A term referring to the practice by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War of destroying Confederate railroad tracks by heating and then bending them.

Railroad Ties

Heavy beams used as a base for railroad tracks to hold them in place and ensure the tracks remain aligned.

North's Economy

The economic system of the northern United States, historically characterized by industrial manufacturing, as opposed to the agrarian economy of the South.

Standardization of Production

The process of implementing and developing technical standards to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.