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archaic

[ahr-kay-ik] / ɑrˈkeɪ ɪk /


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What it really shows is that interbreeding between archaic human lineages was not exceptional.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 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

For Zoë Hartsfield, the whole discussion is archaic and weird.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

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

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

A third wall looked like a pharmacist’s shelf, and the fourth wall held more archaic objects.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman


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