During the COVID-19 pandemic, buzzwords are getting a workout
Many users on Twitter have noted the increased use of some words and phrases that have started to distract from important messages.
There might be a global pandemic out there, but social media users still have time to slam jargon and buzzwords online.
As reporters and organizations have worked around the clock to provide updates on the COVID-19 crisis, one word that has gotten a lot of use: “amid.”
https://twitter.com/dsarkisova/status/1240679045391683585
The word “amid” is really getting a workout in headlines this week.
— R. Eric Thomas (@oureric) March 19, 2020
AMID!!!! #yeg #covid19 #Alberta #CanadaCovid19 #partylikeajournalist pic.twitter.com/2KUqXhBTFr
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