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[mod-ern] / ˈmɒd ərn /


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It documents the last time England was successfully invaded and the events that created the modern monarchy, and provides an unparalleled vision of 11th-century life.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

Dark matter is one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in modern physics.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

Powell says he understands the pressures of modern day policing and assumes something is happening behind the scenes they may not be privy to.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Many also credit Mao with laying the foundation for China to become a modern, technologically advanced nation, said Mobo Gao, professor of Chinese studies at Adelaide University.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

Three days later, Nathan examined the green tips of the modern kernels, which were pushing out of the topsoil in the cornfield.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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