olden
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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, writers were taught to put the mark –30– at the bottom of a story to indicate the end.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
"Surfing has taught me that in the olden days they say that girls cannot surf, only boys. Now I know that whatever a man can do, a woman can do better!"
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024
She wished that Neeley was home so that they could talk about olden times.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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