black swan

📖 Definitions

noun

1. An unpredictable occurrence that has major consequences.

2. Something extremely rare.

💬 Usage Examples

“‘You’d better have plans for a black swan,’ McGill’s Moore said. ‘Companies are going to think a lot more about risk. Boards need to ask themselves what they will do if something like COVID-19 happens again.’” Frédéric Tomesco; Quebec Inc.; Montreal Gazette (Canada); Jun 27, 2020. “You’re my black swan, Belle.
I love you. And now things will never be the same for me.” Sara Sheridan; Brighton Belle; Kensington Books; 2016.
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