as in pasts
the events or experience of former times
my favorite stories are about gallant knights and fair maidens in the days of yore
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The bar regulars bravely pursue love and music in the face of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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For those of us looking to glimpse behind that glamorous curtain, here are a few novels and histories that help contextualize an American obsession.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jews and Muslims in America share so much in common, from our foundational religious narratives to our immigrant histories.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Yores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yores. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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