noughties
Britishplural noun
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Austerity worsened the problems of regional inequality, he says, and that has been further exacerbated by a growing burden of mental health problems since the noughties.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
He was an old friend of Murrell and appointed him chief executive during his first spell as SNP leader in the early noughties.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Since the noughties a slew of parking apps have risen to prominence, offering drivers plenty of options beyond the traditional multi-storey car park.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Dries van Noten's Julian Klausner paid homage to the 1990s/early noughties with his maxi denim skirts with the must-have high split.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
But as Wales' replacements jogged out ahead of their team for the start of the second half, the Allianz Stadium DJ launched into the Kaiser Chiefs' noughties shout-a-along I Predict a Riot.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
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