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Russell’s mom, Sonja Russell (née Nielsen), was a first-team All-Big 12 volleyball player for the Buffs at the turn of the century.—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 May 2026 That was the big three at the turn of the century in sports and culture.—Kiese Laymon, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026 Woodford Reserve was different from its competition at the turn of the century.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026 David says at the turn of the century, his family took a trip to Disney World and that's where his inspiration came from.—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the turn of the century
“The turn of the century.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turn%20of%20the%20century. Accessed 11 May. 2026.