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decade

[dek-eyd, duh-keyd] / ˈdɛk eɪd, dəˈkeɪd /


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The policies began gaining traction a little over a decade ago when wealth advisers realized they could manage—and charge fees on—the assets, which are essentially locked up for years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Niger has been hit by jihadist violence for more than a decade and, like its neighbours Burkina Faso and Mali, is struggling to contain it.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

Over the last decade, hundreds of homes have burned down near the outer limits of Lisbon, Milan and other European cities, including scores this summer outside Madrid and Athens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

It is the biggest escalation in hijackings in more than a decade, renewing concern about security in this region vital to international trade.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

The decade of the 1950s was the time of the Red Scare.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

The exhibition includes the North American museum debut of two installations in addition to daily live performances and other works made during the past two decades.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Over the last couple of decades, the forest’s surroundings have developed fast: 200,000 new homes have been built around Bordeaux.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Having spent the better part of two decades researching the psychology of work, I believe that audience entanglement doesn’t just happen to full-time influencers.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

Senior reserves officer Dan Townsend said: "This summer we've had some extraordinary records, from species that haven't been recorded in Hertfordshire for decades to new discoveries for individual reserves."

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Her parents had been collecting DVDs for decades.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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