in the old days

Example Sentences

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For those who grew up with Wolverine, Rogue, Gambit and the gang back in the old days, “X-Men ’97” is for you.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The push-button design means owners won’t have to remove and stow the roof panels manually, like in the old days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

There’s a tradition, actually, in the UAW in particular when it comes to this kind of activism, back in the old days with the Vietnam War.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

The pair are later seen bickering just as they did in the old days.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

My dad says in the old days men going after whales in small boats sometimes got what they call a Nantucket sleigh ride.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick