days of old
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He is a throwback to the days of old when the captain of the team wasn’t just one of the best players but also commanded respect, displayed a maturity, and conducted himself well.
From BBC • May 6, 2024
The latest China Beige Book private economic survey was more blunt: "But forget a return to days of old: it will take considerable policy support in 2023 just to pull property out of the gutter."
From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2023
One thing that’s new, compared to the sleepier days of old Seattle when the city often seemed to run more on autopilot, is how intensely the mayor matters now.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2021
It is the perfect marriage, they say, of the glory days of old and the possibilities ahead.
From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2018
In days of old, this might have involved a cattle raid or even a battle, but in our time the deeds were more mischievous than martial.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
