ancient
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Scientists must collect enough carbon to obtain a reliable measurement while removing as little as possible from the ancient image.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Mitsotakis congratulated the British director in a teleconference on Monday on the success of the movie that has renewed internatational interest in Homer's ancient epic.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
In Europe, however, discoveries of ancient elephant bone tools are extremely uncommon.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
A more substantive critique is that by emphasizing Odysseus’ feelings of guilt rather than his simple fealty to the gods, Mr. Nolan imposes an anachronistic Christian morality on the ancient world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Aunt Kitty turned to her left and greeted the elderly gentleman seated beside her, the ancient husband of one of the other society mavens.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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It's Lit: Hanukkah Words
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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