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age-old customs and beliefs
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For athletes, the C1 solves a frustrating, age-old problem.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
The practice is age-old, while the term first circulated across Instagram and the broader internet in 2023; however, in 2025, more and more homeowners found the courage to commit to the trend.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Many parts of Asia welcome the new year by observing age-old traditions.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Today’s hair-typing chart reinforces age-old biases Many people in the natural hair community have long pointed out that the modern curl-pattern chart indirectly favors looser, more Eurocentric textures, which can reinforce harmful and prejudiced ideas about beauty.
—Hendra Jacobs, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
The practice is age-old, while the term first circulated across Instagram and the broader internet in 2023; however, in 2025, more and more homeowners found the courage to commit to the trend.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Many parts of Asia welcome the new year by observing age-old traditions.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Today’s hair-typing chart reinforces age-old biases Many people in the natural hair community have long pointed out that the modern curl-pattern chart indirectly favors looser, more Eurocentric textures, which can reinforce harmful and prejudiced ideas about beauty.
—Hendra Jacobs, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age-old. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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