ancient
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He vowed to harness Scotland's "incredible renewable potential" to lower energy bills, as well as restoring Scotland's ancient Atlantic rainforest.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
As scientists continue to study ancient life, a broader pattern is emerging.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
And if you’re an historian of ancient Greece and Rome, like I am, it’s the steady stream of comparisons between the modern world and the Roman Empire.
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 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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