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[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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Uniquely among coaches, two of his children, Lauren and Reece James, play football for their country - the first brother and sister to be senior England internationals in the modern era.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Today, I believe we need a visionary who understands the future architecture of modern infrastructure.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Founded a decade ago, OpenAI kicked off the modern AI boom with the release of ChatGPT in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

VPNs that utilize modern protocols, such as WireGuard or Lightway, offer faster and more stable performance.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“They’re modern and adapting and moving forward. It’s not about superficial appearances or stereotypes, and it’s not about living in the past —it’s about honoring that past by building a future. . . .”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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