ancient
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In 2024 the Crown Estate took legal responsibility for the building under ancient property laws after the last owner gave up his rights to it when he went bankrupt and a restoration project collapsed.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
At her final destination, the Shangri-La Matsutake Exchange Market, a large modern complex on the edge of the ancient town, her real work begins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
A boy from Watts stares at the ocean, imagining ancient Greek boats sailing across the Pacific and his father in a toga and sneakers, proudly hoisting a trident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Phra Wachirayan Wi, a former abbot at the prominent 14th-Century Wat Phutthaisawan in the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, allegedly pocketed donations meant for the temple on more than 20 occasions over two years.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The ancient fox closed his eyes, communing with the worlds beyond.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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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