ancient times
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"Each hantavirus has evolved since ancient times along with its rodent host without undergoing significant mutations," Lazaro said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The history of warfare itself, harkening back to ancient times, reinforces this point.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Even in ancient times, however, urban life was costlier in many respects.
From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025
From ancient times, might or money has enabled some individuals to gather troves of art and artifacts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
It is, and has always been, “gleaning,” named for the way the poor would trail behind farmers in ancient times, taking the stray stalks of grain left behind.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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