millennium
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A millennium old and home to over 20 million people, Cairo is known for nights that come alive with traffic, noise and light.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
The Armed Man was originally commissioned in 1998 by various bodies as a mass to mark the millennium, said Sir Karl, adding that it had been performed "globally" 4,000 times since 2000.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
A first-time nomination was the charm for Jordan, who began his career around the turn of the millennium.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
At the turn of the millennium, private investments in technology soared and crashed alongside stocks, wiping out investors who jumped on the bandwagon at the wrong time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
The new millennium began with a whimper, not a bang. minuscule.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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