contemporary
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Despite their unorthodox belief system, some more contemporary examples, such as Scientology, are savvy in deploying the religious protections offered by the Constitution to secure legal and financial benefits.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
In 1999, he spearheaded Santana’s 1999 comeback album, “Supernatural,” returning the guitarist to contemporary pop radio and winning eight Grammys in the process.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
That meant weaving in elements of garments from the 18th century and making them feel contemporary.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
The play, drawn directly from transcripts of hearings and other factual material, is an early and sterling example of the documentary-drama genre that has become a staple of contemporary theater.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
If that is the case, the lineages of all contemporary humans can be traced back, exclusively, to East Africa, 70,000 years ago.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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