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archaic

[ahr-key-ik] / ɑrˈkeɪ ɪk /


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In the days since Parton’s death, commenters have flocked to the “Travelin’ Thru” music video, a compilation of pixels rendered in 240p, uploaded to an archaic version of YouTube some 19 years ago.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

The “Hurricane,” a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, would replace an archaic gas-guzzling V-8 that hadn’t changed much in nearly 15 years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The researchers concluded that these sections came from two separate archaic lineages that interbred with other groups at different times.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026

Helen adds that despite "archaic notions" still being attached to endometriosis, a greater awareness is a positive to both diagnosed and undiagnosed people.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Here, I thought, was a way of learning correct pronunciation of all those archaic terms.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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