old-time

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One of the most impressive things about “Point Blank” is that the up-and-coming Mr. Boorman made the film with an old-time crew largely unaccustomed to his innovative ways who nonetheless rose to the occasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Francis, 48, says some of the old-time shoemakers have given up trying to create footwear from scratch, and now just fix the mass-produced shoes that have put them out of business.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

Around here, we enjoy a good story about an old-time guy preserved in a bog.

From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025

It's an album of stunning poetic clarity and emotion – typified by the title track, an old-time country-rock ballad inspired by her love of detective novels.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

I pictured all these old-time people in suits from both countries pointing down at the sand, speaking in their different languages.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña