relic
Example Sentences
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It’s a relic from another half-brother, in fact, on her dad’s side — history repeated.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
But the gains in that barbarous relic, gold, have surpassed the AI-powered stock bull run.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Whether the tweet was a confession or a clerical error, travel experts say the advice on how to avoid surprise price jumps is a relic of a simpler internet.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Americans often treat their nation’s founding text as a relic best observed through thick glass at the National Archives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
A dented relic of the Afghan war, it was as big as a school bus, seated twenty-six passengers, and looked like it had been riveted together in somebody’s backyard.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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