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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

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

What if it were made of real leather, like in the olden days?

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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