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- Lexicographer Susie Dent says children's vocabulary is declining due to increased screen time.
- Dent notes a 2023 report showing two in five pupils struggle with vocabulary.
- She is launching a campaign with Soreen malt loaf to promote vocabulary at snack time, featuring words such as kerfuffle and splendiferous.
- She advocates a balanced approach to technology, arguing it can aid vocabulary if used correctly.
