olden
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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
In the olden days, you might have to lie about how rich you are and maybe borrow a car.
From Salon • May 21, 2025
"In the olden days, doctors would ease you out of life and the difference was it wasn't necessarily with your consent," she said.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024
“It’s not the olden days now,” Taran said.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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