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olden

[ohl-duhn] / ˈoʊl dən /


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In olden times, voting was conducted largely on paper ballots distributed at the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

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

"It was like living in the olden days," her son T-jay adds.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2025

In the olden days, you might have to lie about how rich you are and maybe borrow a car.

From Salon May 21, 2025

Paddy says, Fintan, what’s an ingle? and Fintan says it’s just a boy from olden times who sits in a corner, that’s all.

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




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