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archaic

[ahr-kay-ik] / ɑrˈkeɪ ɪk /


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This same discrepancy has made the journalism thriller itself feel somewhat archaic.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

It’s the archaic act of tyrannical monarchies, staged in the shadow of a looming tower or in the town square.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

“There’s no consensus on whether we’ll get funding to replace this archaic network or not,” Bedford said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Earl Spencer talks about how little he cares for "archaic" titles for the aristocracy or royals.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Usually these groups guard treasures hidden from the waves of conquest, the golden artifacts of an archaic Montezuma, or a mine so rich that its discovery would change the world.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck


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