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modern

[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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For decades, many scientists thought zhelestids were closely related to modern placental mammals.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

Its modern breakthrough, however, came from the nylon bags Miuccia Prada began producing in the 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, unlike the podcast, “I Want to Be Famous” gives the hosts ample room to go deeper into the cultural framework of modern celebrity than they normally have time for.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

The main living area centers around a modern fireplace and flows seamlessly into the spacious kitchen and dining area.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

“They’re modern and adapting and moving forward. It’s not about superficial appearances or stereotypes, and it’s not about living in the past —it’s about honoring that past by building a future. . . .”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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