the turn of the century

noun phrase

: the beginning of a new century

Examples of the turn of the century in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even going back to his days at Murray State not long after the turn of the century, the coach emphasized that his program would be only as strong as the commitment of former players as well as donors and fans to making the team a success. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024 The game has exploded in popularity since the turn of the century, with recreational leagues cropping up across North America. Steve Megargee, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2024 And just before the turn of the century, a roller coaster, the Switchback Railway, was added. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024 Instead, the international order that took shape by the turn of the century was highly variegated. Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021 See all Example Sentences for the turn of the century 

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

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