dated

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“Those bands dated themselves by making the arrangements more of the central focus than the quality of songwriting. I think that we were different in that respect.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He didn’t mind that the approach seemed hopelessly dated to some and far out of step with the direction basketball was heading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Even the White House still has a statement on its website dated 25 June 2025 under the headline 'Iran's Nuclear Facilities Have Been Obliterated – and Suggestions Otherwise are Fake News.'

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Southwest had a fuel-hedging program that dated back to the 1990s and it provided substantial benefits during periods like 2008, when oil prices spiked.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“You would be perfectly queer even if you never dated anyone ever.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro