of old

idiom

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

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The two-hander follows a pair of old friends, Byron and Ames. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025 The upcoming Rite of the Nine, a revisitation of old dungeons that will dole out Nine-reskinned weapons. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 As the belt lurches forward, mounds of old polyester shirts, sports jerseys, socks and other items cascade into a machine that will begin the process of converting them into new Repreve yarns. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025 The lighting is low and there’s a mix of old and new. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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