Sentence examples for present century from inspiring English sources

The aughts of the present century were unusually treacherous.

It shows little sign of weakening in the present century, let alone of going into reverse.

By the start of the present century, the whole dynamic had changed.

The scramble for energy is shaping many of the conflicts we can expect in the present century.

"The general average of Warrants issued during the present century, does not much exceed 8 a-year," the investigation revealed.

Beyond the Hills is stylistically similar and has a parallel plot, but it's set in the present century.

"Unquestionably the finest novel of the present century" was the verdict of a usually sober reviewing agency.

"West Side Story" will undoubtedly be revived three or four times more before the end of the present century.

Irish horses have in the present century won 35 out of 51 Grand National Steeplechases at Aintree.

Until the turn of the present century, being a widow, wife, or daughter was the rule, not the exception.

The first decade of the present century really did see an intimate meeting of minds, over Iraq and much else.