auld lang syne

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In English, auld lang syne roughly means “times long past.”

From National Geographic • Dec. 27, 2023

We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for days of auld lang syne.

From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2022

I’ve been talking, in this season of auld lang syne, with older people who have formed friendships late in life.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2016

In the spirit of auld lang syne, I've composed a virtual tasting menu culled from my favorite dishes of the year.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2011

When the fiddle had stopped singing Laura called out softly, “What are days of auld lang syne, Pa?”

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder