century
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A smile on his face, maybe a classic Rootian century.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In the 21st century, investors should consider whether the Jevons Paradox will apply to the likely burgeoning supply of AI compute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The CEO has worked for Nestlé for about a quarter of a century, with stints in Honduras and Mexico and a spell running Nespresso, a brand sold in 81 countries.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The two men emerged from a crowded field of candidates in the most unpredictable governor’s race in more than a quarter of a century.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
With one of the most quoted lines of the century, Kennedy challenged all Americans to face the coming test together.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing century
Perfect Ten: Dec, Cent, Mille
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"Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson
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