modern
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It was a result that will live long in Paraguay's football history and ranks among the biggest World Cup shocks of the modern era, whilst certainly being the tournament's biggest upset so far.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Scientists attribute that acceleration to dark energy, one of the most significant unsolved questions in modern physics.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
She instead asks how people actually use modern technology.
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026
“To do that, we need to make sure our teams have access to the best modern tools, including Claude and other emerging technologies.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
They had stumbled either upon a serious flaw in modern financial markets or into a great gambling run.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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President Obama's second inaugural address
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