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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

When they struggle, fathers can fixate on testosterone because that’s what modern culture tells them will make them feel better.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Look for providers that use modern, strong protocols like WireGuard or OpenVPN.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“I don’t think the problem is specific to finance. I think that parochialism is common to modern intellectual life. There is no attempt to integrate.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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