modern
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For the latest research, published in the Microbiome journal on Wednesday, an Italy-based team found evidence that both ancient and modern microbial life remain active in the frozen body.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
It is a sign of the challenges of the modern game that he is unavailable following his Indian Premier League commitments.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
That works even better now because the equipment he already has still includes modern technology such as guidance systems — automatic steering to avoid overlap and save on fuel — that help improve productivity.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Emilia, by contrast, is a strikingly modern figure in her cynical assessments of the hypocrisy of a culture that will deride women for sexual behavior that wouldn’t be censured in men.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
In 1914, Europe’s armies had only limited experience with the mass slaughter made possible by modern weapons.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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