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[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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He argued Llanmaes needed a "modern discount supermarket".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Some of the worst droughts in Australia's modern history have been linked to El Nino years, but scientists caution that even strong events do not always bring below-average rainfall.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Bright, airy and modern, it feels designed to help guests exhale the moment they walk through the door.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

These approaches are broadly similar in spirit to the techniques behind modern generative AI systems and large language models.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

“With this, I’m perfectly fine. The marvel of modern medicine, eh?”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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