date back
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Waymo’s roots date back to 2009, when it was founded as Google’s self-driving car project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
"We've already lost trees," said Rosie Fyles, head of gardens at Chiswick House in west London, whose Kent-designed shady lawns dotted with statues and cedars of Lebanon date back to the 18th century.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Many of Iran’s jets date back decades to the time of the Shah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Some of the specimens may date back to the arrival of the first Europeans and the establishment of the city during the 1840s.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
They date back to 1919, the first year he started working for the American Electric Broom Company.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
