ancient
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A trip to ancient Egypt, for instance, leads to one of the Minions running out of toilet paper and accidentally unwrapping a nearby mummy’s bandages for the purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
A combined offensive among some rebels starting late 2023 saw them win stunning advances, bearing down on the second largest city Mandalay -- with speculation they may even capture the ancient royal capital.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
An ancient sport offers the perfect antidote to the anxieties of pandemic-era American life, in more ways than one.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Ayurveda, India's ancient traditional medical system, and alcohol are the main targets of his criticism.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
This theory, which goes back to the ancient Greeks, declares that health is maintained by a balance of four liquids, or humors, in the body—blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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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