ancient

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Monograms have been around for centuries, dating all the way back to ancient Greece.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Designers retained another attribute from telephony’s ancient days: There’s no screen, so kids don’t know who’s calling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Because of its origin and age, Ji described it as an "ancient immigrant."

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The astronauts have had geology training in order to be able to photograph and describe lunar features, including ancient lava flows and impact craters.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“Why, I’d almost forgotten that ancient temple in the apple orchard,” somebody would say.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney