in the old days

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Just like in the old days, travel agents work on commissions from hotels, cruises and tour companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He recalls Wilson looking like a “scared rabbit” when he walked into the studio to find some of the session musicians who’d worked with the Beach Boys back in the old days.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

But so far this season, no lower-league team has been knocked out by Premier League opposition on penalties when they would have had a replay in the old days.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Today, as in the old days, it’s about the big screen, the scent of popcorn, the car ride to the show filled with anticipation, and the drive back filled with awe or disappointment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Mirrors must have been expensive in the old days, so they made up that story to scare us.”

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar