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century

[sen-chuh-ree] / ˈsɛn tʃə ri /
ADJECTIVE
of one hundred years
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Since the early 20th century, these have been labelled “toothpick grooves” and interpreted as signs of tool use or dental hygiene.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

In their 2013 study “Golden Dilemma,” they found that over extremely long periods — a century or more — gold does appear to maintain its purchasing power.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Stokes made his first Test century in two years against India at Old Trafford last summer, only to then miss the final Test because of a shoulder injury.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Baxter: Norway hasn’t played in a World Cup this century but it has a good back line and the game’s most prolific scorer in Erling Haaland.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In the nineteenth century, it was scandalous for unrelated men, even doctors, to touch women’s bodies.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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