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[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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But others question whether such investigations are even worthwhile in the modern era, given the tremendous cost and effort involved, among them, former investigator Tim Atkinson.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“A typical triumph of modern science,” remarked the novelist Evelyn Waugh, “to find the only part of Randolph that was not malignant and remove it.”

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

Barnum's museum has nothing to do with our modern idea of a museum.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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