modern
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In the modern era, the trend is to take a short goal-kick inside the box, rather than punt it long.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In the modern historical record, past El Niños have never been warmer than 4.5 degrees above baseline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
I pushed an idea to its extreme, but in so doing, I had to imagine the endless possibilities of our current, complicated modern day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
They explain how this has worked in the past and how it could look in the modern day, incorporating constitutional meaning within your community, at your day job, and in your personal life.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
With a laugh, he says, “Is everyone ready to go to the parade? We’re a modern independent nation now. Haven’t you heard? We must celebrate!”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
Vocabulary lists containing modern
"Ad Power," "Without Commercials," and "What's Wrong with Advertising"
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President Obama's second inaugural address
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