turn of the century

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Investors are seeing few signs of a pullback like the one during the turn of the century crash that rocked tech markets for a decade.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

They are only the fifth trio to reach a ton since the turn of the century.

From BBC • May 6, 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

Between the Civil War and the turn of the century, the percentage of Americans identifying as Catholics doubled from about 8% of the population to 17%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Scientists had been trying to grow living cells since before the turn of the century, but their samples had always died.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot