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ancient

[eyn-shuhnt] / ˈeɪn ʃənt /


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Reich cited Christopher Nolan's upcoming ancient Greek action movie "Odyssey" and Steven Spielberg's science-fiction thriller "Disclosure Day" as possible Cannes films.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Once, this forest on California’s North Coast was replete with the ancient behemoths that can live beyond 2,000 years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

According to Mr. Hart, it likely preyed on ancient fish such as Cleithrolepis.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Smith denied they had ripped out any ancient hedgerows and said those responsible were not troublemakers.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Presumably even they respected the ancient law which forbade the killing of another hunter.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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