olden times

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In olden times, voting was conducted largely on paper ballots distributed at the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

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 times, we viewed clean energy as ‘alternative energy’ — the Whole Foods of energy,” Mr. McKibben said.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2023

But with furrowed brow and enough internet breadcrumbs, I do, in fact, recall the olden times of pre-2016, when Lizzo’s undeniable talent was still morphing into the world-dominating version of today.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022

"I can't remember ever seeing snow this far down the mountain, but maybe it was that way once, in the olden times."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin