century
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By the turn of the 20th century, railroads touched every corner of the U.S., reaching far beyond industrial Midwestern cities to the Plains and with many more paths across the continent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Los Angeles Cold Storage expanded several times throughout the twentieth century, becoming the city’s most prominent cold storage company, according to the Conservancy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Ranganathan, best known for his deadpan stage style, became its co-owner in 2024, describing it as "the partnership of the century".
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Between 71 percent and 89 percent of ports globally will be at risk of extreme marine storms by the end of the century, the report said.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
It is believed that this accident is the first such between horse-drawn vehicle and internal combustion engine in the twentieth century here in the Hoosier heartland.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing century
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