of old

phrase

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

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The nonprofit accepts donations of old electronic devices and also purchases devices for their training efforts. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 His answer will put a smile on the faces of old school football fans. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Poulson adds that fragrance is an essential element of old-fashioned gardens. The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 Think of this 1920s bungalow as the perfect mix of old Hollywood charm and modern convenience. Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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