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century

adjective as in of one hundred years

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He adds, “Considering the centuries of antisemitism we’ve endured, it makes sense to tell our stories and have them seen and heard to educate and inform in an attempt to reverse ignorance and hate.”

That tension has thwarted reform efforts since last century.

From Salon

Plastic pollution is regarded as a serious issue by scientists because the synthetic polymers used in plastic can take centuries to break down.

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The Elgin Marbles were crafted in the 5th century BC and were originally displayed in the Parthenon in Athens.

From BBC

"These findings challenge a century of understanding about axon structure," says Watanabe.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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