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antiquated

[an-ti-kwey-tid] / ˈæn tɪˌkweɪ tɪd /


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The government has introduced a bill to end antiquated laws preventing Roman Catholic or Jewish prime ministers from being involved in the process of making Church of England appointments.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Despite their hardships, they refused to compromise or mold themselves into someone else’s narrow, antiquated vision.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Warsh strongly hinted the Fed would do the same, rather than rely primarily on incomplete or outdated government data collected through antiquated methods.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

So what’s the catalyst for his noteworthy preoccupation with masculinity and all these archetypal characters who embody its antiquated themes?

From Salon May 27, 2026

The race would be one-on-one, though not officially a match race; by antiquated racing rules, a match had to be a purseless race.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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