date back

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The Assembly Rooms date back to 1735 and were used for social functions and dances in the Georgian era.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

These remains date back to the Middle Eocene period, roughly 47 million years ago.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Ties that date back centuries are under heavy strain from Iran’s bombardments during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Many drivers have waited years for payouts, since DLAs were banned in 2021, and some agreements now date back almost 20 years.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Modern drug forfeiture laws date back to 1970, when Congress passed the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander