ancient history
noun
1
: the history of ancient times
2
: something from the past dismissed as no longer important or relevant to the present
regarding their former dispute as ancient history
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That sure seemed like ancient history as Saturday night progressed toward the Earthquakes’ largest season-opening win and their first 1-0 start since 2018.
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
Those first seasons are ancient history, of course; the original cast are in their 70s or 80s, or have passed on.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2025
That, somehow, already feels like ancient history now.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
That's ancient history today, when not even ending infanticide can get sufficient numbers in both chambers to send a bill for signature to President Donald Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
Those first seasons are ancient history, of course; the original cast are in their 70s or 80s, or have passed on.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2025
That, somehow, already feels like ancient history now.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
That's ancient history today, when not even ending infanticide can get sufficient numbers in both chambers to send a bill for signature to President Donald Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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