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modern

[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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Over 23,000 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the monitoring group in 2025, a 22% increase on the previous year and the highest number ever recorded.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The final sections of the research consider whether modern descendants share physical similarities with Leonardo's famous self-portrait.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The Los Angeles Philharmonic will name the Hollywood Bowl’s stage for the 93-year-old composer, whose music for “Star Wars” and “E.T.” helped define modern cinema.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Because the index eschews the modern index practice of free-float weighting in favor of the full market-value weight, that created a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The first part was to plant Nali’s traditional kernels and then the modern, store-bought variety.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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