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Like so much here, the space had a vintage feel, with old tile floors and walls hung with faded photographs of a visit to Cuba by Yasser Arafat, the long-deceased Palestinian leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When Galsworthy created “The Man of Property,” he was 35 years old, had published two largely unnoticed novels, and had no reason to imagine he was embarking on anything more than another uncertain literary venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"The FCT is just 50 years old; I am 70 years old. We are much older than the FCT."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I’m reminded of the now very old adage, “Nobody gets fired buying IBM.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Of course I remember! A beautiful watch, Corrie! A joy to work on. Very old, only he’d let dust get into it. A fine watch must be kept clean, my dear!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom