antique

Example Sentences

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He operates as if he honestly believes we don’t need allies, as if the concept is antique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

I hardly ever find really good antiquing things there, because those are at antique stores and they’re usually pretty pricey.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 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 Peckleman barged into the room waving his antique magazine—something called Popular Science Monthly.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein