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.

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There might be a global pandemic out there, but social media users still have time to slam jargon and buzzwords online.

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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

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