archaic
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In its benign use, Christendom is an archaic label for the Christians of the world.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
Like Karen Barwick though, he questions the need to string them up calling it "archaic".
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
“That list is 30 years old, and it’s not based on good science. It’s archaic science,” he said at a recent event in Harrisburg, Pa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Treasuries market, and archaic laws that require mailed paper notices.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
I opened the book with some apprehension, wondering what archaic spelling and punctuation I would face.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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Vocabulary lists containing archaic
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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Play by the Rules: Arch
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Grade 9, List 2
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