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retro

[re-troh] / ˈrɛ troʊ /


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Since the 1990s, the relatively low cost of used Simson scooters, along with their stylish retro look and simple mechanics, have kept them a persistent favourite for tinkerers and hobbyists.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

Foot Locker, which Dick’s acquired in September 2025, had a harder time of it, given its greater exposure to legacy sneaker brands and its greater dependency on launch and retro products.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

On paper, the one thing he has going for him is a nickname so retro that it’s practically covered in pine tar and has transformed an otherwise ordinary prospect into an unlikely cult hero.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Launching their new partnership with Oxen, Hull City have released a very retro kit for the new campaign, evoking the shirts the Tigers wore during the late seventies.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Annette was doing the 1970s retro thing, I guess.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick



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