decade
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Today, Stephens presents this type of data—relevant for several states—to about 250 people during a winter season, up from about 150 people a decade ago.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
"Following a decade of underinvestment, this government is committed to strengthening health visiting services so that every family has access to the support they need," a spokesperson said.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
The report offers the bracing numbers: Public confidence in higher education in 2024 was 36%, down from 57% in a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The late ’00s era of “SNL,” stretching into the new decade, is revered as one of the show’s strongest.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
According to the goddess, in older times darajas had begun their formal training with the splendor around age ten, and spent an additional decade learning its nuances under the tutelage of several masters.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing decade
Perfect Ten: Dec, Cent, Mille
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