old-time

Example Sentences

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Much of his writing is a lament for the passing of old-time ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Francis, 48, says some of the old-time shoemakers have given up trying to create footwear from scratch, and now just fix the mass-produced shoes that have put them out of business.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

Around here, we enjoy a good story about an old-time guy preserved in a bog.

From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025

It's an album of stunning poetic clarity and emotion – typified by the title track, an old-time country-rock ballad inspired by her love of detective novels.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

He was like one of those old-time peddlers, calling out, "Lemonade! Git yer ice-cold lemonade here!" as he walked.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies