very old
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Another very old drink that has found new fans is orange wine, which has ascended as a rosé alternative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
“There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors,” the heat advisory said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Contemporary nations like Iran, Armenia, and Egypt can lay claim to being built on very old civilizations, but you could point out discontinuities and lapses in sovereignty in their histories that complicate the argument.
From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2026
"It's very difficult to repair, but at the same time, it's quite iconic, and a very old, ornate structure that's a huge part of the county's cross-border history," said councillor Peter Strong.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Mrs. Borkowski, who lived across the street from Raymie and who was very, very old, said that most people wasted their souls.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
