of old

idiom

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

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As someone interested in both the digital revolution and the power of old formats, this piqued my interest. Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Scaffold pruning is a useful technique for both species in which a framework of old stems is maintained to support new growth. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 Gellar posted a series of old photos on Instagram, showing the pair on the set and behind the scenes of the hit series. Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025 Then there is the Bob Dylan Instagram account, featuring tour promos and, lately, assorted video clips, mostly of old movies. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2025.

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