yesteryear

Example Sentences

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Sure, some immature viewers might have glommed onto the edgy comedy of yesteryear.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

I thought, ‘Let’s not forget the great film actors of yesteryear and that style that they had.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

If Nvidia can emulate that shareholders will be rewarded, even though it’s not quite the explosive gains of yesteryear.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

It flew past Viljami Sinisalo at a speed that reminded you of what the late, great Gordon McQueen said of his iconic goal against England from yesteryear.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Networking, one of my mother’s old phrases, musty- slang of yesteryear.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood