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20 words & phrases that defined 2020: TikTok

2020 has been a year of upheaval and crisis – one that was shaped by the coronavirus pandemic. It also saw significant developments, such as a general election in Singapore and the United States electing its next leader. In this 12-day series, The Straits Times spotlights 20 words or phrases that defined 2020.

India Bureau Chief

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Dec 30, 2020, 05:00 AM

NEW DELHI - Chinese video-sharing app Tik Tok's global popularity became its curse in 2020.

The app, owned by Internet technology company ByteDance, hit new levels of popularity this year.

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