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Covid 19 dominates annual list of banished words, terms
1 Jan, 2021 01:44 AM
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There are hopes that vaccines can banish Covid-19 but efforts are also underway to bin the word itself. Photo / AP
There are hopes that vaccines can banish Covid-19 but efforts are also underway to bin the word itself. Photo / AP
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Even as vaccines are being rolled out to battle the coronavirus, wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University in Michigan s Upper Peninsula say they want to kick any trace of it from the English language. Covid-19 and social distancing are thrown in with we re all in this together, in an abundance of caution and in these uncertain times on the school s light-hearted list of banned words and phrases for 2021.
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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. Even as vaccines are being rolled out to battle the coronavirus, wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula say they want to kick any trace of it from the English language.
“COVID-19” and “social distancing” are thrown in with “we’re all in this together,” “in an abundance of caution” and “in these uncertain times” on the school’s light-hearted list of banned words and phrases for 2021.
Out of more than 1,450 nominations sent to the school, about 250 words and terms suggested for banishment due to overuse, misuse or uselessness had something to do with the virus.
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COVID-19 dominates annual list of banished words, phrases Share Updated: 2:05 PM EST Dec 31, 2020 Associated Press Paul Sancya/AP A woman wears protective gloves, mask and face shield while waiting for a bus in Detroit, Wednesday, April 8, 2020. SOURCE: Paul Sancya/AP Share Updated: 2:05 PM EST Dec 31, 2020 Associated Press Even as vaccines are being rolled out to battle the coronavirus, wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula say they want to kick any trace of it from the English language.“COVID-19” and “social distancing” are thrown in with “we’re all in this together, “in an abundance of caution” and “in these uncertain times” on the school’s light-hearted list of banned words and phrases for 2021.Out of more than 1,450 nominations sent to the school, about 250 words and terms suggested for banishment due to overuse, m