turn of the century

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Investors are seeing few signs of a pullback like the one during the turn of the century crash that rocked tech markets for a decade.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Deep in the Portuguese lower leagues a future Ballon d'Or contender was emerging at the turn of the century.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In all, 16 members have died in office this decade, more than in any three consecutive Congresses since the turn of the century.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

By the turn of the century, as tech wealth soared, cultural and civic leaders tried to draw newly rich residents into philanthropy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Poppa’s grandparents fled the pogroms and ended up in NYC at the turn of the century.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio