the past

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Olsen: You’ve often mentioned in the past, it’s a phrase I’m very taken with, “stretching culture,” expanding the idea of what’s possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Over the past year and a half, Trump Jr. has amassed a fortune from stakes in companies ranging from crypto startups to a drone business to a firearms retailer.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He thirsts for the kind of ultimate supremacy and luxury enjoyed by monarchical figures of the past, who built the likes of Egyptian temples and Versailles, leaving lasting marks on their national landscapes.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"The Houthis and Iranians have had sea drones in the past, but Ukrainians really took it to the next level and showed what other countries could do," says Dr Pettyjohn.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But like everything in Davey, our school is stuck in the past.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold