advent
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While not pink in colour, the name of the April full Moon harks back to ancient traditions before the advent of the modern calendar.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Activist short-seller Carson Block has turned bearish on corporate credit, arguing the advent of artificial intelligence will lead to severe job displacement and the economic repercussions of this will be negative on credit spreads.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
The trend of "agentic AI" means the advent of systems that can "act autonomously, make decisions, and even circumvent defensive mechanisms," according to Kreuzer.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
It’s true that traditional opinion polls have lost some accuracy, in part because the advent of mobile phones has made it hard for them to reach respondents by phone at home.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
With the advent of man the situation began to change, for man, alone of all forms of life, can create cancer-producing substances, which in medical terminology are called carcinogens.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.