Turn of the century
What does "Turn of the century" mean?
around 1900 or 2000
"Turn of the century" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
It was built around the turn of the century.
— Grey's Anatomy S7E4
Marcus Everett Langley was Pawnee's greatest lawyer at the turn of the century.
— Parks and Recreation S4E9
Oh, it’s this big budget period movie about these three Italian brothers who come to America around the turn of the century.
— Friends S7E19
Yeah, it's an original Anton Kreutzer, a very rare frame from the turn of the century.
— How I Met Your Mother S3E19
"Turn of the century" in TV shows & movies
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