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decade

CEFR: B1
A distinct, unbroken chronological period of ten consecutive calendar years.

Synonyms

  • ten-year period
  • decennium

Common Collocations

  • over the past decade
  • for several decades
  • spanning decades

Example Sentence

Over the past decade, bilateral recruitment agreements have facilitated the migration of certified healthcare workers.

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