olden days
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In the olden days, you might have to lie about how rich you are and maybe borrow a car.
From Salon • May 21, 2025
Prince Harry said that in the "olden days" parents always knew what their children were up to, as long as they were at home.
From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024
In the olden days, writers were taught to put the mark –30– at the bottom of a story to indicate the end.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
In the Plus: A throwback to the olden days of blogging.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2023
Halmoni’s quiet time, time for a walk and talk about olden days.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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