olden
Example Sentences
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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
In the olden days of schoolmaster Increase Whittlesey, the girls sat on one side, the boys on the other.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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