centuries
- plural of century.
Example Sentences
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In more than two centuries, the Supreme Court has found a fine unconstitutionally excessive exactly once.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
For centuries, they have dished up wine from the surrounding vineyards to wash down typically hearty central European fare.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Much of it hasn’t been read in centuries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Some of the resulting changes could persist for centuries and may not be reversible within human lifetimes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Fellini-esque quartet spoke in an arcane language and made references to people with feudal titles who lived centuries ago.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
