of yore
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There had been a feeling in some quarters that Ireland were not quite the force of yore, and an opening day defeat in Paris did not bode well.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The new rule requires a 90% emissions-reduction by that date rather than the 100% reduction of yore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
Thousands flock to its parade of cowboys on horseback, antique cars and floats featuring oil pumps -- a hat tip to the Wild West of yore.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
I've been feeling a bit sorry for the good old-fashioned conservative movement of yore lately.
From Salon • May 7, 2025
This isn’t quite as good, although it has its own song: In days of yore, from Britain’s shore, Wolfe, the dauntless hero, came And planted firm Britannia’s flag On Canada’s fair domain.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
![]()