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modern

[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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John F. Kennedy was the only modern president or vice president, who had a baby during his term, a boy who died shortly after a premature birth in 1963.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Leveraging our national scale, improved workflows, and modern technology, SSA will shift its strategy and goals to match our customers’ evolving service preferences.”

From MarketWatch

The design would stand out from other new stadiums around the world, many of which look like experimental modern art projects.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continues.

From MarketWatch

Much later in evolution, these bones separated to form the distinct middle ear seen in modern mammals, a shift considered critical to improved hearing.

From Science Daily