very old

Example Sentences

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Macofsky adds, “It feels very old school the way women have to go through things.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I’m reminded of the now very old adage, “Nobody gets fired buying IBM.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She’s made something different from your typical adaptation, a movie that brings a fresh perspective to a very old and frequently retold tale.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

"I sort of live as if I'm really very, very old."

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

“It’s a very old story,” Mrs. McCullough insisted.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng