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Recent Examples of years
The 308-pound calf was the first elephant born at the zoo in almost 25 years and only the third elephant birth in the zoo’s 136-year history.
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Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
The event has been held annually for the past fifteen years, but this year there was an extra layer of sombreness to the proceedings, which the overcast skies seemed to reflect.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Coming off a career-high 73 points and just 24 years old on a $7 million-per-year deal (a bargain relative to Kaprizov's soon-to-be $17 million per year), Boldy is entering his prime and the Wild are looking for big things from him.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
The event has been held annually for the past fifteen years, but this year there was an extra layer of sombreness to the proceedings, which the overcast skies seemed to reflect.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Coming off a career-high 73 points and just 24 years old on a $7 million-per-year deal (a bargain relative to Kaprizov's soon-to-be $17 million per year), Boldy is entering his prime and the Wild are looking for big things from him.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for years
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FoodRecipesNewsHow ToDiningNewsletterInstagram Starting in 5 days Trouble in the kitchen?—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Over the past few days, the biggest tennis stars in the world have descended on the tony desert enclave of Indian Wells, California for the BNP Paribas Open, also known as Tennis Paradise.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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By taking fuel from tanker aircraft, the bomber can remain airborne for extended periods and conduct global strike missions without relying on nearby bases.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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On the eve of South by Southwest, one of the year’s highest-revenue periods for Austin bars and music venues, the venue’s owners reportedly found a lockout notice on their doors.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even with the development of the stadium and the areas around it, Kidd said West End has seen generations of disinvestment.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Not surprisingly, the analog lifestyle is being adopted by young adults and younger generations as a way to be more mindful, more intentional.—
Karen Garcia,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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There's plenty of beachfront for all ages to enjoy, and the pool is perfect for kids to swim and play.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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General admission tickets start at $33 for adults, $20 for children ages 4-12 and $24 for students and military (with ID) or seniors 65 and older.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to the researchers, shifting the blockchain processes closer to the hardware level resulted in performance improvements of up to 500 times and energy efficiency gains of as much as 10,000 percent compared with conventional implementations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Emails obtained by Fox 5 DC and WJLA-TV show that the Fairfax County Police Department had warned Descano’s office multiple times about Jalloh in the months leading up to Minter’s murder.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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But cycles of corruption followed by reform are an enduring feature of American history.—
Daniel Weiner,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fletcher can attest to the longevity of the sheets after much use and countless wash cycles.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Years.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/years. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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