olden times

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Way back in olden times — seven days ago — Goldman Sachs lifted its year-end gold price target to $5,400 from $4,900.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

“In the olden times, we viewed clean energy as ‘alternative energy’ — the Whole Foods of energy,” Mr. McKibben said.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2023

But with furrowed brow and enough internet breadcrumbs, I do, in fact, recall the olden times of pre-2016, when Lizzo’s undeniable talent was still morphing into the world-dominating version of today.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022

In olden times, there were patterns to this relationship-building, and if it felt too one-sided, that was a hint to move along.

From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2022

I make my own way down the stairs and out the door hoping my pals won’t see me with boys who wear kilts and girls with white teeth and fancy dresses from olden times.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt