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[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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Modern vinyl records are crafted with PVC resin, which makes up more than 75% of an average disk The synthetic polymer itself is made of chlorine and fossil fuel-derived feed stock.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Modern Warfare 4, due out 23 October, partly follows South Korean soldiers battling a full-scale North Korean invasion.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Modern prepublication peer review became common in the mid-20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“A Roth IRA can be a powerful long-term tool for children because it gives you decades of tax-free potential income,” said said Sherron Permashwar, CPA and wealth strategist for the Modern Savvy CPA.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

I read Modern Drummer Magazine for five- minute stretches.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick




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