century
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In the mid-20th century, Christianity often occupied a supporting role in the fashion industry.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered an early 9th century manuscript in Rome containing one of the oldest surviving versions of the earliest known poem written in English.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
Castro, 94, stepped down as Cuban Communist Party leader in 2021, ending his family's more than half a century in power.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
By the mid-20th century, World’s Fairs had become games of one-upmanship and geopolitical rivalry.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
However, I have learned that more than a century of scientific study has found no real proof of human extra-normal powers.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing century
Perfect Ten: Dec, Cent, Mille
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"Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson
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