ancient
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For one thing, the slogan, as it’s commonly quoted, doesn’t appear in any ancient text.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
In northeastern Annaba -- formerly the ancient Roman city of Hippo -- Leo will visit vestiges of the city's historical past, as well as a reception centre run by Catholic nuns for impoverished elderly people.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The history of warfare itself, harkening back to ancient times, reinforces this point.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Even the ancient statues in the capital’s National Museum — those that weren’t stolen — weren’t spared.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
In the cage next to Hector’s, an ancient brown bear slept curled in a corner.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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