ancient
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Still, “Time and Water” collapses the notion that we are somehow separate from these ancient, essential formations: an encouraging hello to the future from inside a sobering goodbye.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Nothing is more sublime than transitioning from Jimin’s penetrating vocals of “You know how we do!” on “2.0” directly to the deep reverberations of the ancient bell that soothe and reset.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
The scans revealed three insects: a fungus gnat, a black fly, and an ancient ant.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
This has allowed scientists to carefully study Oetzi, who offers an incredibly rare window into ancient human life.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
We’re talking ages ago— ancient times, warring kingdoms, that sort of thing.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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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