ancient
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Under Mr. Miliband’s sanctions, Cayman will be obliged to use those ancient words, proudly emblazoned on its flag, against the place and people from which they came.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
In the world’s Catholic stronghold, millions are abandoning churches for a world of personal faith, ancient rituals and supernatural beliefs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
In the past few decades, historians have mined ancient sources to paint a fuller picture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
But according to a major new study, that familiar image of Europe's ancient forests is probably misleading.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
“We have made three tableaux vivant of ancient Rome,” Alexander finished.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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