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olden

[ohl-duhn] / ˈoʊl dən /


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Way back in olden times — seven days ago — Goldman Sachs lifted its year-end gold price target to $5,400 from $4,900.

From MarketWatch Jan. 29, 2026

In the olden days, you might have to lie about how rich you are and maybe borrow a car.

From Salon May 21, 2025

Two years ago, I ditched any semblance of cheesy dating apps in favor of meeting the love of my life organically, like in the olden days.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2024

"Surfing has taught me that in the olden days they say that girls cannot surf, only boys. Now I know that whatever a man can do, a woman can do better!"

From BBC Jan. 31, 2024

What if it were made of real leather, like in the olden days?

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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