yesteryear

Example Sentences

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I thought, ‘Let’s not forget the great film actors of yesteryear and that style that they had.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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

It flew past Viljami Sinisalo at a speed that reminded you of what the late, great Gordon McQueen said of his iconic goal against England from yesteryear.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

If you caught onto the feta-egg trend of yesteryear, here’s a perfect time to deploy it.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

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

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller