bygone
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The military’s orders have left Groton with a high-stakes challenge: how to resurrect a bygone era of military might in a far-flung seaside town short on workers, homes and transit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Mero, in collaboration with fellow street artist Wild Life, has turned the blighted space into a fantastical haven with a knight, a dragon and more — a decaying castle from a bygone era.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Section 122, the basis for his new tax plan, is a relic of a bygone age.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
"In bygone eras, dads and uncles would show young people how things are done," said the 52-year-old.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
“The sword must lie buried with Martin. You would have little use for the dusty bones of a bygone hero. A simple deduction, even for one as old as I am.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing bygone
Ancient Wisdom: Synonyms for "Old"
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Tolkien Reading Day, List 7
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Merle Haggard (1937-2016) Tribute List
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