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circa

[sur-kuh] / ˈsɜr kə /


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Country singer Dolly Parton and her collaborator Porter Wagoner perform onstage in circa 1967.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Say what you will about the Democratic establishment circa 2026.

From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026

A highlight is a circa 1874 Haine Brothers solid rosewood square grand piano.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

On display here is a circa 1770 officer’s holster pistol, owned by Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Much of Steve Eisman wanted to believe the worst, and that gave him a huge tactical advantage in the U.S. financial markets circa 2007.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis


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