olden
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Way back in olden times — seven days ago — Goldman Sachs lifted its year-end gold price target to $5,400 from $4,900.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
In the olden days, you might have to lie about how rich you are and maybe borrow a car.
From Salon • May 21, 2025
Prince Harry said that in the "olden days" parents always knew what their children were up to, as long as they were at home.
From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024
Two years ago, I ditched any semblance of cheesy dating apps in favor of meeting the love of my life organically, like in the olden days.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2024
Listen, he told himself, no one can be buried alive these days, not like in the olden times when there was no embalming fluid and stuff.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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