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Recent Examples of epoch
This is a result of a profit-first capitalist system in crisis in the epoch of imperialism’s decline.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
What was considered holy at one time was considered impure in other epochs.
—Isaac Bashevis Singer, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Although the species disappeared sometime during the Miocene epoch (23 million years to 5.3 million years ago), the new fossil specimen could still provide insight into solving local extinction issues that have become increasingly relevant in the modern age.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Dire wolves were apex predators that roamed much of the Americas during the Pleistocene epoch, according to the National Park Service.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
What was considered holy at one time was considered impure in other epochs.
—Isaac Bashevis Singer, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Although the species disappeared sometime during the Miocene epoch (23 million years to 5.3 million years ago), the new fossil specimen could still provide insight into solving local extinction issues that have become increasingly relevant in the modern age.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Dire wolves were apex predators that roamed much of the Americas during the Pleistocene epoch, according to the National Park Service.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epoch
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Ultimately, the countries that win the new industrial era won’t be the ones with the loudest rhetoric.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Mike Noyes of Granby, a high-IQ walk-on who eventually earned a scholarship during the Kevin Ollie era, is an assistant coach/director of player development.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Reubens found much of his early inspiration in drag During his time at the California Institute of the Arts, Reubens began exploring alternative forms of creativity.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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So Broadway at 10, Broadway again three years later, and now your third time gets you a Tony nomination.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Consider strategic maintenance scheduling that moves beyond simply avoiding severe weather to identifying periods when the revenue opportunity cost is lowest based on long-term weather pattern analysis.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Because seasonal trends tend to push rent up during those months, The Times also compared the change to previous years and found rent grew more in the most recent period — both in areas near the fires, as well as those farther away.—
Phi Do,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Screening at age 45 is an improvement from the previous recommendation of 50.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The two women are described as being between the ages of 17 and 25; the man accused of firing at the date is described as being between 20 and 30 years old; and a fourth suspect is also described as a man between the ages of 20 and 30, according to police.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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“Epoch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epoch. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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