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yesteryear

[yes-ter-yeer, -yeer] / ˈjɛs tərˈjɪər, -ˌjɪər /
NOUN
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Movies about the moviemaking of yesteryear — where do we go for those?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

Sure, some immature viewers might have glommed onto the edgy comedy of yesteryear.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

If Nvidia can emulate that shareholders will be rewarded, even though it’s not quite the explosive gains of yesteryear.

From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026

It flew past Viljami Sinisalo at a speed that reminded you of what the late, great Gordon McQueen said of his iconic goal against England from yesteryear.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026

“Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear ?” “I’m afraid I don’t understand.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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