modern
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But largely since the world wars, naval blockades have taken a back seat to more modern forms of economic warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In the film, Rogan reads from Swan’s book, Countdown, that “the modern world is threatening sperm counts and is imperiling the future of the human race.”
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
This is why lithium-ion batteries are central to modern technology and the transition to cleaner energy.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
The carve out, known as Section 230, comes from a 30-year-old law and is only 26 words long, yet it is considered the foundation of how the modern internet functions.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
The entire modern world was premised on the ability to buy now and pay later.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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