date back
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Some date back as far as the 1970s, though many have sprung up over the past two decades.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The technology allows for much swifter identification than previous surveys, which date back to the 1970s and are incomplete.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Theories about the need for a “philosopher king” or “great man” to advance society date back centuries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The first signs of a spending surge date back to late 2025.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Still, from what we can tell, everyone, rich or poor, liked to flavor their food with spices—a taste that may well date back to Roman times.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
