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ancient

[eyn-shuhnt] / ˈeɪn ʃənt /


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Tourists have been drawn to Hel's sandy beaches, ancient architecture and seal sanctuary.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Now contrast those ancient memories with the Wu-Tang Clan’s national conquest in 2025, when their alleged swan song tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber,” became one of summer’s hottest legacy tickets.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi relies on for protection from furnace-hot desert winds.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Yet Eugene remains in the old homestead, an ancient man still alert to mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Under the great canopy of the ancient forest, Mal cleared her throat.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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