ancient
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Classmates remember him for getting into heated debates about ancient texts and the scientific method.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
As people establish a more permanent presence on the Moon, contamination from astronauts could make it harder for scientists to separate ancient lunar chemistry from material introduced by humans.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
But their historic style of planting and ancient trees are being hammered by climate change -- including record heatwaves and drought this summer.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Then, he was a military commander in Bamiyan, where the Taliban blew up ancient giant Buddha statues, triggering international shock and condemnation.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
And I realized not only were there three of us in the yard now, but a fourth figure had emerged beside an ancient tree and was gazing back at us.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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It's Lit: Hanukkah Words
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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