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yesteryear

[yes-ter-yeer, -yeer] / ˈjɛs tərˈjɪər, -ˌjɪər /
NOUN
time elapsed
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Analysts of yesteryear also might wonder what happened to Continental, US Airways, Northwest, AirTran, America West and others they used to cover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Sure, some immature viewers might have glommed onto the edgy comedy of yesteryear.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

If Nvidia can emulate that, shareholders will be rewarded, even though it’s not quite the explosive gains of yesteryear.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Then there are characters I only vaguely recognize, some I feel real fondness toward but no present desire for, all those Labubus of yesteryear.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

“Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear ?” “I’m afraid I don’t understand.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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