ancient
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Such a reading will miss why Christianity, an ancient faith that shows few signs of letting up in the modern world, appeals to so many people with no political interests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Instead, they are derived from ancient viruses that bacteria have adapted and brought under their own control.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Adapted from Homer's ancient Greek poem, The Odyssey will star Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya, and Nolan played a key section of the film featuring the Trojan Horse at CinemaCon.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The trees, too, spoke a language Clare did not recognize, struggling against the wind, unlike the ancient, creaking trees of his beloved Deadwood.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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It's Lit: Hanukkah Words
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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