ancient
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But it’s when the filmmakers submerge the viewer into that celestial static that “Chronovisor” assumes an enduring, practically ancient quality.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
"She used this drive to make sense of ancient life through fragments of bone, bringing it to life once again," they said.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is also considering a ban on short-term lodging, but only for new rentals within residential and industrial areas.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
They cite a biblical passage from the Book of Numbers commanding Jews to conquer and inhabit the ancient lands of Israel, including some 2,100 square miles that make up the West Bank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
He was tiny, and withered, and ancient, wasted by his century in the dark.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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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