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[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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Some of the worst droughts in Australia's modern history have been linked to El Nino years, but scientists caution that even strong events do not always bring below-average rainfall.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Bright, airy and modern, it feels designed to help guests exhale the moment they walk through the door.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

A new vanguard—led by the beer-swilling redneck Stone Cold Steve Austin—would bring the art form into the modern age by embracing bad taste.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“Superman” star Nicholas Hoult has finally offloaded his longtime Los Angeles abode after the midcentury modern dwelling spent more than a year on the market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Even with modern instruments, pilots of commercial aircraft today need to be able to see the runway before they can land, even if they’ve been flying in cloud nearly to the ground.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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