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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

The system relies on facial recognition and fingerprints instead of the age-old practice of getting your passport stamped at a booth.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 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

To like what we know and to distrust what we do not know is an age-old human trait.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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