ancient
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Handing the ball to an ace like Yamamoto and asking for nine innings is ancient history.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
When the 90th of the Masters tees off Thursday, Rose will once again try to emulate Nicklaus, who became a positively ancient champion for the sixth time at the age of 46.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The Nautilus, a shelled marine animal still living today, is often described as a "living fossil" because of its ancient lineage.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
Designers retained another attribute from telephony’s ancient days: There’s no screen, so kids don’t know who’s calling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
We make our way through the gate, passing a long row of ancient cedars.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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