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

While the game has evolved, thrust forward by the arrival of athletes who are built like power lifters but as nimble as ballerinas, a particular mind-set remains stuck in the olden times.

From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2022

They reminisced about past Christmases, or, as Francie put it, they talked about olden times.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith