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Does either of these sentences make sense?

a) "In the 20th century, cancer featured as the disease of the century."

b) "In the 20th century, cancer designated as the disease of the century."

c) "In the 20th century, cancer coined as the disease of the century."

In case either sentence is correct, is there any appropriate verb to express this idea?

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CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Christine ChristieDoes either of these sentences make sense?

That's for two sentences. For more than two, ask

Do any of these sentences make sense?

Christine Christie
a) "In the 20th century, cancer featured as the disease of the century."
b) "In the 20th century, cancer designated as the disease of the century."
c) "In the 20th century, cancer coined as the disease of the century."

Only a) is OK as written. Change 'designated' to 'was designated', and b) will be OK. c) doesn't work.

In any case, the repetition of the word 'century' somewhat spoils the sentence. To avoid that, you might try

Cancer was designated as the disease of the 20th century.

CJ

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