ancient history
noun
1
: the history of ancient times
2
: something from the past dismissed as no longer important or relevant to the present
regarding their former dispute as ancient history
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On the other end of the spectrum are the Indiana Fever, who haven't appeared in the playoffs since 2016, and their most recent title, which came in 2012, feels like ancient history.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 May 2024
The girl followed Groff to the children’s area and asked for a book about ancient history.
—Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 10 May 2024
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 May 2024
The girl followed Groff to the children’s area and asked for a book about ancient history.
—Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for ancient history
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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