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Example Sentences
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Two people who were part of the group escaped the "football-field sized" avalanche - the deadliest in modern California history - and authorities said they might help piece together what happened.
From BBC
"Its lyrics and melodies are deeply tied to the Korean experience, and it's arguably the only modern genre that has survived the upheavals of the 20th Century."
From BBC
The iconic Rose Bowl opened in 1922, is a national historic landmark and boasts ample tailgating opportunities, but some fans have complained about the aging venue’s uncomfortable seating and lack of modern amenities.
From Los Angeles Times
The wooden bleachers and facings from those days still remain within the shell of a modern building.
From BBC
It has increased sea patrols by frigates, tightened rules for foreigners and talked of launching exploration of the surrounding sea bed, which holds deposits of precious rare earths in demand by modern industry.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
