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age-old

[ayj-ohld] / ˈeɪdʒˌoʊld /


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Wall Street’s age-old structural paradox is back in the spotlight: juggling conflicts of interest between sell-side research analysts and their employers’ dealmaking businesses.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Robinson can also thank Australia for bringing back into the fashion the age-old tactic of the wicketkeeper standing up to the stumps to pace bowlers.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

The system, officially rolled out in April, relies on facial recognition and fingerprints instead of the age-old practice of getting your passport stamped at a booth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

For Ambrositsch and Keller, the key to survival lies in navigating those challenges while refreshing the age-old formula.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

And, though they adhered to the age-old formalities, they were much more than master and servant.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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