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
"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
“I’m from the olden days, so I was like, ‘What does that mean?’”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023
Besides, after flipping through the Green Book, which is safely back beneath his pillow, and hearing G’ma’s stories about the olden days, Scoob’s not sure he wants to walk around this campground alone.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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