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Three Terms That Misdefined 2020

In a year dominated by US President Donald Trump and the COVID-19 pandemic, “witch hunt,” “black swan,” and “exponential” entered wide use. But those who adopted these terms often did not understand what they meant.

CAMBRIDGE – US President Donald Trump and the COVID-19 pandemic dominated the news headlines in 2020. Three terms in particular came to symbolize the year: “witch hunt,” “black swan,” and “exponential.”

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