venerable
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Pelley also raised doubts over the credentials of Bilton, the former New York Times journalist and documentary filmmaker named last week to run the venerable newsmagazine, citing his lack of experience in TV news.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“I am a bit of a romantic fabulist,” says the venerable Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas in her new memoir, “Norteña: Memorias del Comienzo.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
It has been a sad few years for the venerable central processing unit.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Actually, that comparison was made by New York infrastructure czar Robert Moses; Mr. Gittlitz fits in a venerable tradition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
All the venerable heads were craning forward, their spectacles glinting; only the Master and the Librarian leaned back in their chairs, with their heads close together.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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