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By the turn of the century, the red crab population had fallen by 10 to 15 million—about a third of the adult crab population.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
As having a college education became a standard expectation among many employers around the turn of the century, the cost of college rose.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
The first one happened way back in 1907, and four have occurred since the turn of the century.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
That may not feel like New Hampshire at the turn of the century.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
As having a college education became a standard expectation among many employers around the turn of the century, the cost of college rose.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
The first one happened way back in 1907, and four have occurred since the turn of the century.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
That may not feel like New Hampshire at the turn of the century.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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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 28 Nov. 2024.
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