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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

In the olden days, writers were taught to put the mark –30– at the bottom of a story to indicate the end.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 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

Halmoni’s quiet time, time for a walk and talk about olden days.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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