modern
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About “work-life balance” and the demands of modern femininity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
This is a snapshot, an insight into how modern government functions.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
These principles have formed the foundation of modern genetics.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
From the messy set of ‘Apocalypse Now’ to the secret edits of ‘Star Wars,’ author Paul Fischer pulls back the curtain on how Coppola, Lucas and Spielberg gambled their friendships to build the modern blockbuster.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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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