days of yore

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They point to Wikipedia’s explicit policy that it’s not a paper encyclopedia like the days of yore, but rather a digital encyclopedia project.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2025

And sometimes it takes talking to a furry figure from the days of yore for us to admit that the kids, now adults, are not alright.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2024

In the not-so-distant days of yore, it would be almost unthinkable for a high-profile, politically ambitious woman to be caught in these sorts of scandals and have any hope of salvaging her career.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2023

An upcoming event of note will grace the city of Alexandria, Virginia, and it’s very much in touch with the fine old days of yore.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2022

This isn’t quite as good, although it has its own song: In days of yore, from Britain’s shore, Wolfe, the dauntless hero, came And planted firm Britannia’s flag On Canada’s fair domain.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood