ancient
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The Wyoming Craton is an ancient, stable block of Earth's lithosphere that extends beneath parts of Wyoming and neighboring states.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The name Israel was chosen, in 1948, as it was the ancient biblical name of the Jewish people and the kingdom associated with the land.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
This has allowed scientists to carefully study Oetzi, who offers an incredibly rare window into ancient human life.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Tourists have been drawn to Hel's sandy beaches, ancient architecture and seal sanctuary.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
On its ancient smoothness six stone claws had been arranged in a spiral, with a gap where the Walker had snatched the seventh.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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It's Lit: Hanukkah Words
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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