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Words of 2020! (and Metaphors, and Interfaces of the Year)

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The Evolution of Language: From Moonshots to COVID

This chapter explores the evolution of language through the lens of the term 'moonshot' being added to the Oxford dictionaries. It examines how certain words, like 'COVID', gain significance and traction over time, reflecting broader cultural and technological shifts.

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