turn of the century

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Waves of xenophobia had swept the nation at the turn of the century following a massive surge of immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Deep in the Portuguese lower leagues a future Ballon d'Or contender was emerging at the turn of the century.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Since at least the turn of the century our young people have been told, endlessly—in school, in media—that they will never have a nice life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In all, 16 members have died in office this decade, more than in any three consecutive Congresses since the turn of the century.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

In the radical 1960s, the battle for black progress would come full circle to its beginnings at the turn of the century.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson