Turn Of The Century Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms turn of the century Idioms

1. The beginning or end of a particular century, as in That idiom dates from the turn of the century, that is to say, about 1900. This expression was first recorded in 1926.

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At the turn of the century, he penned an Op-Ed in The Times calling for former President Bill Clinton to put an end to the Cold War politics looming over the two countries’ strain.

From Los Angeles Times

The story was distinctly American, about Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker living and working in Washington at the turn of the century.

From Los Angeles Times

The share of young people in the housing market has plummeted since the turn of the century.

From The Wall Street Journal

Various proposals for an 'Atlantic League' have also rumbled in the background since the turn of the century, initially including teams from the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Scandinavia and Scotland.

From BBC

Twenty-seven Australia wins in 35 Ashes Tests in this country since the turn of the century tells a conclusive story.

From BBC

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