olden
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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
"It was like living in the olden days," her son T-jay adds.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
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
The contents of Abuelita’s bulto looked like it may have belonged to El Niño Fidencio, the famous curandero of olden times, and I watched in awe as she sorted the ingredients for Pita’s treatment.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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