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By the turn of the century, Hiller writes, these domestic workers headed elsewhere to earn their wages, leaving the housewives to tend to kitchen affairs.
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Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
How China Is Tackling A Population Crisis By Jordan King
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Next year is the last year that Europe's population is set to grow, as it is expected to start declining in 2026, with just one in 25 people living in the EU by the turn of the century, statisticians say.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The ship was part of an effort at the turn of the century to enhance American naval power.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Advertisement After the turn of the century, Nakayama seemed to slow her music output, turning her attention to acting.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
How China Is Tackling A Population Crisis By Jordan King
US News Reporter
62
Next year is the last year that Europe's population is set to grow, as it is expected to start declining in 2026, with just one in 25 people living in the EU by the turn of the century, statisticians say.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The ship was part of an effort at the turn of the century to enhance American naval power.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Advertisement After the turn of the century, Nakayama seemed to slow her music output, turning her attention to acting.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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