HTML for Icon Font Usage

Where are we at right now in terms of the best markup for using icon fonts? Let's cover some options I think are currently the best.

1. You want the icon to enhance a word
2. You want the icon to stand alone but still be functional or informational

And our major goals here are:

1. As good of semantics as we can get
2. As little awkwardness for screen readers as possible

This ground has been treaded before, but I think the …

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