antique

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Frequently missed, though easily accessible from Porto’s center via an antique tram line, Foz do Douro could qualify as the north’s most delightful urban outcropping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He switched to selling antiques and collectibles, renting space in antique malls, and got back into used books from there.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

His official biography on the Downing Street website says apart from rodent control: "Larry spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defences and testing antique furniture for napping quality."

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Andrew - who had always been a big history buff - also began compulsively buying antique pens, pottery and cricket memorabilia.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Not only Leon to consider, but what of the antique peach and cream satin dress that her mother was looking out for her, for Arabella’s wedding?

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan