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modern

[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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It remains uncertain whether Hamilton ever constructed the mechanism, but a detailed sketch preserved in the Bordeaux Municipal Library served as the foundation for its modern recreation.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

“Lost Worlds” is a testament to the sheer vitality of modern archaeology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He also says works of art cannot be treated in the same way as modern photographs.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Midterm elections have been bruising for most modern presidents.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The entire modern world was premised on the ability to buy now and pay later.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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