ancient
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National Science Foundation that aims to drill through Greenland's ice and collect ancient material from below.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
"We have a real opportunity to restore these ancient landscapes and protect rare wildlife," Darrall said.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Even gold wedding bands date back to the ancient world, Gordon says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“You cannot hurt her. She is made of ancient stuff. She was alive in Mesopotamia, four thousand years ago.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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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