of old

idiom

formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old

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Scientists and engineers made a bet that a large stretch of old river could be brought back. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025 In just under three days, following the multiple viral videos and a showcase of old clips, fans have managed to band together and raise nearly $200,000 to prevent the show from being canceled. Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 Food and Drink Azura's new main restaurant, SURF, is designed as an homage to the spirit of old Surf Side. Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025 Matlin and Stern, who is also a Deaf actor, have been friends for decades, and their interviews are mostly conducted sitting together on a couch, the conversations exuding the cozy intimacy of old chums chatting. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for of old

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“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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