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When Venable took the job, the White Sox had just set a modern record for futility by dropping 121 games.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
When Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted beneath the South Pacific in January 2022, the explosion ranked among the most powerful volcanic events of the modern era.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
It was part of Scotch Snap - a medley of traditional and modern classics - which the Dumfries native combined with dance moves and a series of patriotic outfits.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“I don’t think this is just for the modern city. It’s for the modern family,” Rudy said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Airplanes and modern weaponry brought an end to the traditional role of cavalry.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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President Obama's second inaugural address
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