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modern

[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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"Computers are a commodity - an everyday item that people need in a modern day world," he said.

From BBC

That said, the new ships will be equipped with modern weaponry such as guided missiles, some carrying nuclear warheads, but according to standard naval nomenclature, that means they’re misnamed as “battleships.”

From Los Angeles Times

To a modern eye, this might seem overzealous.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Archers was originally conceived to educate farmers and the public about modern agricultural methods.

From BBC

BBC Radio 4's Today programme plans to follow these families for five years, chronicling the ups and downs of looking after a young child in modern Britain.

From BBC