of yore
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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
I’d been hesitant about my decision to stay outside of the downtown area, but as the band conjured a Charleston of yore, I knew I’d made the right choice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
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
Instead, they opt for a film that’s far more sophisticated and surprising, while still excavating truths that always existed in those “crazy woman” thrillers of yore.
From Salon • Jul. 25, 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
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