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
English warmth is epitomised in the lines of its unofficial anthem of Jerusalem: "And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon England's mountains green".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Scientists believe the structure developed through multiple tectonic episodes associated with the formation and evolution of the ancient Gondwana supercontinent.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
The library was ancient and probably had lots of drafty corridors.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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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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