ancient
Example Sentences
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In the cage next to Hector’s, an ancient brown bear slept curled in a corner.
From Literature
To many of the skaters today, the 1990s might as well be ancient history.
She explains that feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of arranging a space to encourage harmony, is based on five natural elements: water, wood, fire, earth and metal.
From Los Angeles Times
She exudes a sense of wisdom, holding ancient and modern ideas together at once.
A rare luxury material once worn only by emperors in ancient times has been successfully recreated by scientists in South Korea.
From Science Daily
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