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
In the olden days, you might have to lie about how rich you are and maybe borrow a car.
From Salon • May 21, 2025
Prince Harry said that in the "olden days" parents always knew what their children were up to, as long as they were at home.
From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024
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
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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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.