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[ree-suhnt] / ˈri sənt /


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Some ministers believe that significant recent changes in the US posture to Europe might lead to more flexible thinking in continental capitals about the opportunities of economic reintegration between the UK and EU.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The share of couples in which the wife earns as much or more than the husband has jumped in recent decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

If there’s anything I’ve learned about the recent influx of food trends and niche products, it’s that they’re bizarre — and getting more concerning.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Mine safety in China has improved in recent decades, but accidents still occur in an industry where safety protocols are often lax and regulations vague.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

His gift turned out to be a copy of John Quincy’s recent two-volume work, Lectures on Rhetoric and Oratory.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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