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The last game on Sunday is between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers, marking the fourth time the two teams have met since the turn of the century.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
At the turn of the century, Venezuela was Latin America’s richest country, with vast oil reserves, a growing middle class, and functioning democratic institutions.
—Duncan S. Demarsh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Venezuela’s current oil flows of roughly 900,000 barrels daily are about one-third of its volumes at the turn of the century thanks to mismanagement, labor strikes, sanctions, and financial woes.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Since the turn of the century, just two Longhorns quarterbacks had topped 3,000 yards passing, 25 touchdown passes, 500 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in the same season.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
At the turn of the century, Venezuela was Latin America’s richest country, with vast oil reserves, a growing middle class, and functioning democratic institutions.
—Duncan S. Demarsh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Venezuela’s current oil flows of roughly 900,000 barrels daily are about one-third of its volumes at the turn of the century thanks to mismanagement, labor strikes, sanctions, and financial woes.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Since the turn of the century, just two Longhorns quarterbacks had topped 3,000 yards passing, 25 touchdown passes, 500 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in the same season.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
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“The turn of the century.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turn%20of%20the%20century. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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