salad days

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Between inflation, upkeep, and labor costs—including a Nevada minimum wage that jumped to $12 last year—Lovat argued, the salad days of low-minimum blackjack have been legislated out of the fray.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

They spoke to De Los about their salad days, their new album, “Jungle Cruise” and how young Latinos can navigate this time of upheaval in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Petchey, who used to coach Andy Murray in his salad days on the ATP Tour, has been giving pointers on the practice courts and offering coaching advice from Raducanu's box.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

Do you feel you have more control over your career now than back in your salad days?

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2025

Those were the salad days, the halcyon years!

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen