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age-old

[eyj-ohld] / ˈeɪdʒˌoʊld /


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Wall Street’s age-old structural paradox is back in the spotlight: juggling conflicts of interest between sell-side research analysts and their employers’ dealmaking businesses.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

But it was actually the opposite: the age-old tradition called convocation that officially welcomes new students to the university.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

For Ambrositsch and Keller, the key to survival lies in navigating those challenges while refreshing the age-old formula.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Powell puts the behaviour down to young people "wanting connection, social media, boredom, lack of resources and an age-old game of kids acting-up".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

I hated him, and it had nothing to do with the age-old, traditional rivalry between backs and forwards in rugby.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith




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