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Oxford Word of the Year a hangover from COVID lockdowns

Harsh lockdowns might be no more, but Oxford's Word of the Year shows people might still be suffering a hangover from COVID restrictions.

The New Daily · Dec 6, 2022

'Goblin mode' named Word of 2022 by the Oxford Dictionary. Here's what it means

Waking up on the couch at an ungodly time, only to shuffle to the kitchen to fix yourself a snack of shredded cheese eaten straight from the bag? That's goblin mode, baby.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

Goblin Mode Is The Oxford Word Of The Year Which Is The Most Fitting Description Of 2022 TBH

Going full gob over this.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 6, 2022

Oxford’s word of the year speaks to the ‘unapologetically self-indulgent and lazy’ among us

The term was described as "a 2022 expression."

Fortune · Dec 5, 2022

Goblin mode: Oxford Word of the Year 2022

With the year coming to an end, it's time to look back and reflect upon the past 12 months. During this time, every year the Oxford English Dictionary shares its Word of the Year which aptly sums up the mood and ethos of that particular year. But for the first…

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

‘Goblin mode’: new Oxford word of the year speaks to the times

Term resonates with people feeling ‘overwhelmed’ with having to present their best selves

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Longtermism: how good intentions and the rich created a dangerous creed

Tech billionaires seem intent on giving away a lot of money. But are those who support ‘longtermism’ and ‘effective altruism’ ignoring the very real problems of today?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

Global goods trade forecast to shrink in 2023

The global goods trade will shrink next year in a downturn reminiscent of previous recessions, Oxford Economics said, in a worrying forecast for Asia’s export-dependent economies and beyond.

Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2022

Five of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2022

A deep space community, a compelling critique of empire, a UFO novel like no other and more

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

Arsenal's FA Cup third round clash with Oxford moved after ITV decision as TV schedule confirmed

Arsenal's FA Cup third round clash will now take place at a different time after ITV chose it to be their televised fixture

Football London · Dec 2, 2022