century
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The lakefront property, known as Sunbeam Lodge, dates back to the early 20th century and had been a summer camp for boys, a sportsman’s hotel, and St. Lawrence University research center.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 13, 2026
David Willey, who served as a BBC foreign correspondent for more than half a century, has died aged 93.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026
Disraeli, who was briefly prime minister in 1868 and again from 1874 to 1880, revived the Conservative Party to enable its political ascendancy in the 20th century.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026
A half century ago, Californians rose up against the threat of over-development.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026
In the century since its triumphant recovery, the Mona Lisa has only become more famous.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing century
Perfect Ten: Dec, Cent, Mille
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