Reusing Language Corpora for Token-Based Typology

Linguistic typology as a discipline is built upon a culture of data reuse. Despite the uptake of large-scale typological databases such as WALS for reuse studies, fewer studies have leveraged publicly available corpora or lesser-known database resources. In this contribution to the special collection, we share our experiences as usage-based typologists who frequently reuse data for token-based typology. Through three case studies involving different types of language datasets, we critically reflect upon the reusability of data in linguistic typology. By reflecting on our experiences, we wish to engage more linguists in the conversation about how to create a more data reuse-friendly ecosystem in linguistic typology, and linguistics more broadly.