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20 WORDS & PHRASES THAT DEFINED 2020: CIRCUIT BREAKER

When other countries locked down, Singapore went into a circuit breaker

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.

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This was the year that the term circuit breaker took on a new meaning for Singaporeans.
It happened on April 3.
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